This seemed so so close to being something apocalyptic.

The world was within 90 minutes of learning if U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat that a “whole civilization will die tonight” was real or a negotiating tactic.

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But at 6:32 p.m. ET, the president posted to Truth Social to say his 8 p.m. deadline would be extended.

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“I agree to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks,” the president posted on his Truth Social platform.

There seemed to be a collective sigh of relief in what Trump said was a mutual agreement.

“This will be a double-sided ceasefire,” wrote Trump. “The reason for doing so is that we have already met and exceeded all military objectives, and are very far along with a definitive agreement concerning long-term peace with Iran, and peace in the Middle East.”

Potential escalation averted

This news came as reports suggested U.S. bombers were on route to Iran to potential hit bridges and power plants in the next phase of........

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