Trump Hails Iran Ceasefire, Critics Worry

0:00On April 8th, President Trump just dropped big news. Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire and will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, that vital shipping, lane for oil. Regional officials say Iran plans to charge $1 million per ship passing through during this period to fund reconstruction after the conflict. The deal includes a 10-point peace plan under negotiation. It calls for the U.S. to recognize Iran's control of the Strait, allow uranium enrichment, lift-all sanctions, pay compensation, and pull troops from. The region. Trump called it a total victory, and hinted at helping with traffic build up there. Reactions are mixed. Trump held it as a big day for world peace on truth social, saying Iran had enough. Critics like U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost slammed it as reckless, while experts worry details are fuzzy, and costs could drag on. Oil prices plunged over 15% to $95 a barrel, and stocks jumped. Israel agreed to pause attacks too, once the Strait reopens.

1:01Iran's Foreign Minister said they'll coordinate safe passage if strikes stop. A Pakistan-broker deal with Chinese nudges got Iran on board buying time for talks. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes the breather and heads to the Middle East today for meetings to sustain it and restore navigation. With negotiations kicking off, the next two weeks could lock in last and calm, or just delay more tension.