A day after Iran-US ceasefire declared, doubts linger amid continuing Gulf strikes

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 1,107

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran both claimed victory Wednesday, a day after agreeing to a two-week conditional ceasefire, though doubts loomed following continued strikes across the Gulf nations and an indication by Iran that it will continue to control the Strait of Hormuz, a major passage for one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during an early-morning briefing the U.S. achieved an “historic and overwhelming victory,” but …

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