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Boston Globe - Politics
US and Iran agree to two-week cease-fire as Trump pulls back on threats -- President Trump swerved to de-escalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to capitulate to a deal or face attacks on its bridges and power plants meant to destroy Iranian "civilization."
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US and Iran agree to a two-week cease-fire. See how the day unfolded. -- The president announced a deal with Iran shortly before his deadline for Iran to agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the death of a "whole civilization."26 minutes ago
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