- Iran agrees to a two-week ceasefire and will negotiate with the U.S. in Islamabad after President Trump halts threats to attack civilian infrastructure.
- Trump calls the ceasefire 'double-sided,' contingent on Iran fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oil prices drop below $100 a
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