Israel and Iran Agree to Stop Attacking Each Other
Israel and Iran agreed to stop attacking each other on Monday. Fears of a full regional war in the Middle East eased.
Oil prices also stabilized after the agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the halt in a televised speech.
Iran said its military operations against Israel are over. Netanyahu warned he would respond with force to any future attacks.
Trump had called for both sides to stop shooting before the deal was reached. The agreement involved Pakistan and the United States.
It calls for an immediate halt to fighting and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. A period of talks is also planned. The rising violence between Israel and Iran had threatened efforts to end the wider Middle East conflict.
Klear Note — Israel and Iran have fought multiple times in recent years. The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for oil. Conflict there affects oil prices worldwide.
Key Terms 2
- Strait of Hormuz A narrow sea passage vital for global oil shipping
- ceasefire An agreement between two sides to stop fighting