The Economic Times

How Trump's deadline delays and threats escalated leading up to 2-week ceasefire with Iran

President Trump halted a threatened attack on Iran just hours before a deadline, citing a potential evolutionarily wonderful outcome. He had previously issued escalating threats, including targeting power plants and bridges, but announced a two-week suspension contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reportedly accepted a ceasefire and passage for the same period, with negotiations set to begin.