ceasefire

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Iran and the United States last week agreed to a two-week cessation of hostilities, but ceasefire talks between the warring sides in Pakistan over the weekend ended in failure.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“The U.S. and Iran are reportedly in discussions about a second round of face-to-face talks for a longer-term ceasefire and before the two-week ceasefire expires next week on 21 April,” they added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that "full efforts are underway" to reach an agreement to stop the fighting and that the US-Iran ceasefire was "holding".

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

There was some hope when the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire agreement, leading to a drop in oil prices.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Was the ceasefire due to Mexico City smallpox that had been transmitted by the Hopi?

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann