Hyderabad, April 8 -- As the conflict entered its 40th day on Wednesday, April 7, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of American attacks on Iran, while Tehran indicated it would halt defensive operations if strikes against it cease, marking a fragile opening for de-escalation.

The war, which began on February 28, has now entered its sixth week, killing more than 5,000 people across nearly a dozen countries, including over 1,600 civilians in Iran, according to official and human rights estimates.

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UN chief urges compliance and lasting peace

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, his spokesperson Stephane Duja...