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Iran ceasefire sparks celebrations and a war of words

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David Shaw
April 8, 2026

There have been celebrations across Iran over the two-week ceasefire which has seen US President Trump pull back from his threat to destroy Iran's "entire civilization." Questions over whether the truce will hold remain.

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.

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