US and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire Following Operation Epic Fury
US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper announced on April 9, 2026, that the offensive phase of Operation Epic Fury has concluded with a two-week ceasefire agreement. The 40-day campaign involved 13,000 strikes targeting Iran's missile, drone, and naval infrastructure. The truce, brokered in Pakistan, requires Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, tensions remain high as Israel continues its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which Iran claims violates the spirit of the deal.
Date: April 9, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: Military Times