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A two-week ceasefire has provided a temporary reprieve for global markets and the warring parties involved, but in Iran, the cost of living is increasing, with prices rising noticeably after a period of relative stability during the conflict.
In a post on "Truth Social," former US President Donald Trump stated that China is pleased with his decision to keep the Strait of Hormuz permanently open, asserting that this move benefits both China and the world. Trump also claimed that China has agreed to stop sending weapons to Iran and expressed confidence in the effectiveness of diplomatic cooperation over military action.
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President Trump stated that China is pleased with his actions to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz and has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. He also mentioned that President Xi will greet him with a hug during an upcoming visit in a few weeks.
US and Iran have agreed in principle to extend their ceasefire, according to an AP report. Mediators are working to renew negotiations before the current ceasefire expires next week.
Iran has warned that it will consider a U.S. naval blockade and attacks on Iranian shipping as a ceasefire breach, threatening to halt trade across the Gulf, Sea of Oman, and Red Sea with a forceful response.
Turkish President Erdogan stated that the Israeli government, known to be dissatisfied with the ceasefire, should not be permitted to undermine the process.
President Donald Trump told ABC News that he does not believe there is a need to extend the ceasefire with Iran, predicting "two amazing days" ahead.
Last night, Mohammad Shirmohammadian, a notorious basiji commander, was stabbed 14 times and killed by masked individuals near Pardis, Tehran.
On March 9, 2026, the United States and Israel conducted extensive airstrikes against Iran, and 48 hours later, Hezbollah in Lebanon initiated conflict with Israel in support of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he has no intention of extending the ceasefire and does not believe it is necessary, telling ABC News that "amazing two days" are ahead.
UAE officials are currently criticizing the Islamic regime of Iran for attacks and other grievances, but are expected to resume their role as a strategic ally to Iran in the southern region shortly after the end of the current conflict. Despite public criticism, UAE remains against regime change in Iran.
Mohammad Shiromomhamedian, the commander of the Basij base in Tehran's 18th district, was killed by unidentified individuals in the Husseini Firdos neighborhood yesterday.
