Iran war live: Trump announces truce, Tehran agrees safe transit in Hormuz
Quick Insights
The Bottom Line
President Trump announced a truce with Iran, which claims victory but says peace talks are not guaranteed.
AI Summary
President Donald Trump announced a truce, with Tehran agreeing to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This development comes amid ongoing conflict, as Iran has claimed victory in the war. Despite the truce, Iran stated that upcoming talks in Pakistan do not guarantee an end to the conflict. The agreement on Hormuz transit could potentially de-escalate tensions in the critical waterway.
What's Being Done
Upcoming talks are scheduled in Pakistan regarding the war's end.
Source Coverage Map
21 of 43 tracked sources covered this story
Following this story?
Get notified when new coverage appears
Other Sources Covering This Story
5 sourcesMultiple outlets have reported on this story. Compare perspectives from different sources.
Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded - Reuters
Iran portraying ceasefire as 'victory against the United States and Israel'
This article is part of a story we're tracking:
Should this be getting more attention?
You Might Have Missed
Related stories from different sources and perspectives
GlobalFirst Thing: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war
<p>Some European countries have blocked Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace. Plus, a rocket heads to the moon on Wednesday for the first time since 1972</p><p>Good morning.</p><p>Donald Trump has <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/31/trump-launches-tirade-against-european-countries-not-joining-iran-war">launched a tirade against European countries</a> that refused to join the Israel-US war against Iran, calling out the UK and France, as transatlantic relations continue their downward spiral and the war wreaks havoc on the global economy.</p><p><strong>What pushback has there been from Europe?</strong> France has blocked Israeli planes from flying weapons through its airspace, while Italy refused last-minute permission for US bombers to land in Sicily. Spain has already <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/30/spain-closes-airspace-to-us-military-over-iran-war-widening-rift-with-us">denied the US use of its bases and airspac...
Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship
President Trump addressed the nation last night, making his case for war with Iran. And, the Supreme Court majority seemed inclined to rule against the Trump administration on birthright citizenship.
PoliticsTrump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time - AP News
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOd3VUSlozVksta1Y0bEJTeDhrclpNanNHblplNkwwNHp2RjJkNUhBVWVpQ3hYajIwUF9mZm1kd2Z6WV82ckI4TXJhRnhqT3E0czVpRVBtUWNEdFNKWUctUnE3WHJtX3B3NEhOMlhJN1NtQUZsWEN2V0pKVUtVRGVvbjJhQnI3T0xTcEFlOTJsVHZGU2gwTW04OTNjclp0YkRBQllR?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump uses Iran war address to urge an increasingly skeptical electorate to give him a bit more time</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>
PoliticsBreaking down Trump's address on Iran war
President Trump told Americans Wednesday in a prime-time address that the Iran war will "end soon." CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa breaks down the president's remarks and what those close to Mr. Trump are saying.
National SecurityWATCH LIVE: Hegseth and Caine hold Pentagon briefing as Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure
In his news conference Monday, President Donald Trump threatened to blow up every bridge and power plant in Iran, action that would be so far-reaching that some experts in military law said it could constitute a war crime.
US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats
The US and Iran on Wednesday agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal just hours before President Donald Trump's deadline and threatened destruction of Iranian "civilisation" if Tehran failed to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Details of the Pakistan-brokered agreement are set to be negotiated in Islamabad on Friday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the truce deal does not include Lebanon.
Experts say Trump's threats to destroy Iran's infrastructure could be considered war crime - PBS
Did this story change how you see things?
Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.
The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.
See our sourcesMost Read This Week
First Thing: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war
Congress gave money for global HIV work. The Trump administration isn't spending it
Exclusive: US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps - Reuters
Protests erupt in West Bank as Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians
Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe
