U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Announced Amid Strained Diplomacy

A surprise two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran was announced late Tuesday, signaling a precarious pause in tensions. The deal sets the stage for high-stakes negotiations this weekend in Pakistan, where America’s controversial diplomatic duo—Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff—will take center stage. Both men, trusted confidants of former President Donald Trump, have been key players in the administration's efforts to mediate global conflicts. However, their lack of formal