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After five weeks of war, the United States and Iran agreed to a fragile two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026, brokered by Pakistan, with negotiations set to begin in Islamabad. Iranians flooded the streets of Tehran in celebration while their government declared a "crushing defeat" of America — but the deal's terms remain largely aspirational, significant military damage has been inflicted on Iran's arsenal, and Israeli operations in Lebanon continue to threaten the truce's survival.