Trump Pulls Back from Brink After Last-Minute Ceasefire Deal

In a dramatic about-face, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week conditional ceasefire with Iran, pulling back from his previous threat to destroy the country's 'whole civilization'. The unexpected de-escalation came after a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan, which helped broker the temporary truce between the long-time rivals.

Just hours before the ceasefire was announced, Trump had issued a dire warning to Iran, saying the US was prepared to unleash its military might and