CBC News Network reported Wednesday that the United States, Israel, and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire agreement. The announcement followed a threat from U.S. President Donald Trump of severe consequences had an agreement not been reached.

According to the broadcast, Trump agreed to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks, provided Iran immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Iran confirmed the agreement, stating that safe passage through the Strait would be possible with coordination with Iranian armed forces for a period of two weeks.

The deal was reportedly brokered by Pakistan. Prior to the announcement, Iran had fired missiles at Israel and across the Gulf region, while Israel targeted railroad tracks in Iran and a synagogue in Tehran was reportedly destroyed. The U.S. also targeted military sites on Karg Island, a key location for Iranian oil exports.

Trump’s announcement was initially made via social media and included a previous post threatening a devastating response to any further aggression, stating a “whole civilization will die tonight.” This rhetoric drew criticism, with some commentators on the CBC broadcast calling it an “unthinkable” threat and questioning his fitness for command.

Beyond the immediate ceasefire, the Artemis II mission was also covered on CBC News Network. The crew surpassed the Apollo 13 distance record and relayed observations from the lunar surface, including images of Earthset and a solar eclipse. NASA is analyzing the data collected, with a focus on potential locations for a future lunar base and eventual missions to Mars. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen participated in a call with President Trump, who also spoke with Wayne Gretzky and Mark Carney during the conversation.

The UN reports that over one million people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the conflict, with a disproportionate impact on children. Health officials are concerned about the spread of diseases such as measles, hepatitis, cholera, and dysentery. The UN estimates that approximately 1,500 people have been killed, including at least 129 children.

Financial markets reacted positively to the news, with oil prices dipping below $100 USD per barrel and stock futures rising. CBC News Network will continue to provide live coverage, including the Artemis II crew’s splashdown on Friday.