- President Trump announces a two-week suspension of bombing Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is reopened.
- Iran proposes a 10-point peace plan and threatens retaliation if its power stations are attacked.
- Iranians form human chains around critical infrastructure amid heightened tension
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