A Cease-Fire in Iran
April 8, 2026
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The United States and Iran announced a two-week cease-fire last night, shortly before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz or to potentially see its “whole civilization” destroyed.
David E. Sanger, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what led to this last-minute deal and what it will take to make it stick.
GuestDavid E. Sanger () , a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.
Background reading:
• Mr. Trump found his offramp with Iran, but the causes of the war remain unresolved () .
• Here is the latest () on the Middle East.
Photo: Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times
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