Good day. It's Wednesday, April 8th, 2026.
I'm Alice Beth, and this is your latest NEWS UPDATE from Global
News Daily. the United States and Iran have announced a
temporary suspension of all attacks for two weeks in what
appears to be the first major pause in hostilities since the
war began. Tehran has also agreed to allow
safe transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical
global shipping route that has been at the centre of escalating
tensions. Iran has claimed victory
following the agreement, but officials caution that upcoming
talks in Islamabad on Friday do not guarantee a permanent end to
the war. U.S.
President Donald Trump says Iran will receive sanctions and
tariff relief as part of the arrangement, but insists it will
not be allowed to enrich uranium.
He also warned that countries supplying weapons to Iran could
face tariffs of up to 50%, a move that could widen the
economic impact of the conflict. Israel has backed the US
decision. Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu says his government supports the ceasefire but made
clear that it will not extend to Lebanon, where fighting
continues despite the agreement. Reports indicate that attacks on
Gulf countries and Lebanon have not fully stopped, highlighting
the fragile nature of the truce, with diplomacy now shifting to
negotiations but violence still ongoing in parts of the region.
The coming days will be crucial in determining whether this
pause can evolve into a lasting peace or simply delay further
escalation. For our deep dive and analysis,
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