truce
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The temporary truce between the U.S. and Iran has again proven to be fragile, with added uncertainty over whether a longer-term peace agreement may be possible anytime soon.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026
The conflict began with US and Israeli strikes across Iran on 28 February and continued with waves of attacks across the Middle East for five weeks until a two-week truce was declared.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Relief that the U.S.-Iran truce appears to be holding was reinforced by a 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
For one, the truce that enabled this reopening remains fragile.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
The door was opened by the Master’s manservant Cousins, an old enemy of Lyra’s; but both knew that this was a state of truce.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
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