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Iran ceasefire sparks celebrations and a war of words

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David Shaw
April 8, 2026Advertisement
Celebrations erupted in Tehran after Iran and the United States announced a ceasefire just hours before a deadline set by US President Trump. Both sides quickly claimed victory, with Iranian state TV warning it remained ready to respond, while Trump predicted a "golden age" for the Middle East. Global leaders welcomed the truce, markets surged and oil prices fell as Iran eased pressure on the Strait of Hormuz.