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The ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears to be holding this morning
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but there are still signs of instability across the region. President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire late Tuesday
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saying he agreed to suspend strikes after talks involving Pakistan and after Iran signaled it would allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
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He later posted that Iran can now begin reconstruction. Iran's foreign minister said the country would halt its defensive operations
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and that its military will coordinate safe passage through the strait during the ceasefire
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On Iranian state TV, the government announced the ceasefire. In Tehran, some celebrated, but others took to the streets in protest, opposing any deal with the U.S
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In recent days, Iranians formed human chains around key power plants and bridges after Trump threatened to target them
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Markets reacted quickly to the ceasefire, oil prices dropped sharply, and stock futures jumped on hopes the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to full traffic
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Trump saying the U.S. will be helping with the traffic buildup. But questions remain about how that will work
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with Iran saying its military will help manage passage through the strait
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And the ceasefire does not cover everything. Israel continues strikes in Lebanon, where fighting with Hezbollah is still underway. way
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Looking ahead, Pakistan's Prime Minister has invited U.S. and Iranian officials to Islamabad
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for talks on Friday aimed at reaching a longer-term deal
