Can ceasefire hold? US-Iran truce tested before talks start

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by François PICARD
April 8, 2026
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An eleventh-hour US-Iran ceasefire is being tested, with both sides claiming victory.

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The United States and Iran have reached an "eleventh hour ceasefire" following five and a half weeks of conflict. This truce is currently being tested even before scheduled talks are set to begin. Both nations are claiming victory in the wake of the agreement. The war's duration and resolution may alter global perceptions of both Iran and the United States.

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