Trump agrees to two-week Iran ceasefire, drops threat to destroy ‘whole civilisation’

Deal, mediated by Shehbaz Sharif, hinges on reopening of Strait of Hormuz as fighting continues in interim.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.