Trump's Iran Ceasefire: EU Backs Deal, Seeks Lasting Peace

0:00It's April 8th. This is Global News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters globally. US President Donald Trump dropped a big update late Tuesday announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran. This came right before his deadline for them to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, avoiding what he called potential disaster. Just hours earlier, Trump had ramped up the pressure, warning a massive strikes on Iran's infrastructure if they didn't comply. The quick shift to this deal marks a sharp pivot from that intense standoff. EU leaders jumped in quick to back it up. European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen called it vital de-escalation on social media. Council President Costa pushed all sides to stick to the terms for real peace. Top EU diplomat, Kajakalis saw it as pulling back from the edge after weeks of buildup. The highlighted chances to halt missiles get shipping moving again and kickoff serious talks. With this breather in place, eyes are now on whether both sides hold firm and turn it into

1:03something lasting through steady diplomacy.