
World leaders praised the announced two‑week ceasefire and the U.S. offered to help ease traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz, but the pause remained politically fraught. President Trump’s subsequent letter telling Congress that hostilities "have terminated" and that he does not need congressional authorization could temper international praise and deepen domestic debate over the legality and durability of the agreement. The ceasefire remains fragile until both sides demonstrate compliance and lawmakers are satisfied with oversight.
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