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White House Press Secretary Leavitt says two-week ceasefire is victory for the US; US has achieved and exceeded core military objectives; Iran's ability to build missiles has been set back by years

The announcement of a two-week ceasefire is being portrayed as a significant victory for US diplomacy, suggesting a potential easing of tensions in the region.

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  • Air forces are irrelevant at this point.
  • Iran can no longer send weapons to proxies in the region.
  • US got a workable basis proposal from Iran.
  • Iran has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Iranians' original plan was unacceptable and discarded.
  • Iran then put forward a more reasonable and condensed plan.
  • Latest proposal is entirely from initial.
  • Trump's red lines have not changed.
  • Hormuz must remain open with no limitations.
  • Imminent threat from Iran has been greatly destroyed. 
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The implications for the US dollar and geopolitically sensitive assets like oil and gold could be notable, as reduced tensions may lead to more stable markets. Overall, this could shift investor sentiment positively, especially impacting commodities and currencies tied to regional stability.

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