ceasefire

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The two countries last met on April 23 at the White House, where US President Donald Trump announced a three-week ceasefire extension and voiced optimism for a historic agreement.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

A Lebanese official told AFP that the country would seek "the consolidation of the ceasefire" during the talks in Washington.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The dollar index rose on Tuesday, reversing previous losses as renewed doubts over the durability of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire revived demand for the currency, the market research and fintech strategy manager says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

He told reporters: "I would say the ceasefire is on massive life support... when the doctor walks in and says, 'Sir, your loved one has approximately a 1 percent chance of living'."

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Craig was never one to be the bad cop, and my mother stuck to her self-imposed ceasefire on matters of my father’s health.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama