CBC News reported Wednesday that the United States, Israel, and Iran have reached a two-week ceasefire agreement. The announcement came just 90 minutes before a deadline imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who had threatened severe consequences if an agreement wasn't reached.

According to the broadcast, Trump agreed to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, provided Iran immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign affairs minister stated that safe passage through the Strait would be possible for the two-week period, coordinated with Iranian armed forces.

During the CBC News broadcast, Georgetown University associate professor of Middle East and Islamic politics, Nader Hashimi, described Trump’s threats as potentially constituting a threat of genocide. He also noted that Iran is seeking guarantees against future attacks and potential sanctions relief.

Iranian-Canadian Saraha Taleb, interviewed on CBC News, expressed concern that the ceasefire is merely a pause, and that without structural changes, the current regime could be preserved. She also highlighted the difficulty of contacting family in Iran due to internet shutdowns.

The broadcast also noted that the price of oil futures dropped and American markets appeared to rally following the announcement. Several commentators, including Alex Jones, a far-right media personality, publicly questioned Trump’s fitness for office, suggesting the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment.

Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, stated that Trump’s threats were unacceptable and endangered Americans both at home and abroad. The CBC News broadcast highlighted that domestic economic pressures, particularly rising gas prices, may have influenced Trump’s decision.