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The US–Iran War: How It Escalated, How Pakistan Helped Pull It Back, and What Just Happened

What’s going on right now As of today (April 8, 2026, Pakistan time), the US and Iran have announced a temporary ceasefire meant to last two weeks, and it’s linked to one big condition: Iran must allow complete, immediate, and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.  This matters because that sea route normally carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil…

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