United States and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire after strikes

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, following US and Israeli military strikes on Iran in early March 2026. The ceasefire is conditional, which means it could break down if either side does not keep to the terms. Donald Trump said the US had "met and exceeded all military objectives." Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, died during or shortly after the strikes. His death is a major change in Iran's leadership at a very difficult time for the country. The conflict affected several areas where the US has military and political interests. The two-week agreement has stopped the direct fighting for now, but its conditional nature means the situation remains fragile.