The United States and Iran reached a two-week cease-fire Tuesday evening, less than two hours before President Donald Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face catastrophic consequences.

The U.S. and Iran on Monday were weighing the framework of a plan to end their five‑week-old conflict, even as Tehran pushed back against pressure to swiftly reopen the Strait of…

The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the war, is reportedly being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators.