Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire
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Tehran celebrates as Iran, US agree to two-week ceasefire
"Iranian officials are portraying the ceasefire as a victory, claiming their preconditions for negotiations have been accepted by the US. They assert that Trump's acknowledgement of progress on major points of contention validates Iran's position."
"Government representatives are telling citizens that this outcome stems from national unity, patience, and military strength during the conflict. The officials note that the initial US-Israeli strategy attempting to collapse the Iranian government through targeted assassinations of leadership failed."
"Trump characterised the agreement as a total and complete victory. 100 percent. No question about it, in a brief telephone interview with the AFP news agency shortly after announcing the deal."
Iran has hailed a two-week ceasefire as a victory, crediting national unity and patience for securing negotiation agreements with the US. Celebrations erupted in Tehran following the announcement of the ceasefire, which allows for peace talks scheduled to begin in Pakistan. Iran's foreign minister confirmed coordination for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz during this period. Iranian officials claim their preconditions for negotiations were accepted, asserting that the US acknowledgment of progress validates Iran's position and military strength during the conflict.
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