The story
A ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Iran is in place.
US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire after over a week of missile attacks between Israel and Iran. The US also launched air strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend.
At first, strikes continued between Israel and Iran after the ceasefire was announced, but now the agreement appears to be holding.
News headlines
How the Iran-Israel ceasefire is meant to play out
Al Jazeera
Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran as fragile truce is tested
New York Times
If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump’s high-risk strikes may pay off
BBC News
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