US EditionNH Professors, Delegation React to US‑Iran Ceasefire, Weighing Effects on Gas Prices and Diplomatic Concerns
Iran agreed to coordinate safe passage through the strait as talks start Friday, while oil tankers and markets brace for possible fees and delays.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire, claiming Iran agreed to the "COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING" of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hours before the deal, Trump warned that a "whole civilization" of 90 million Iranians could die unless they struck a deal to reopen the critical oil choke point.
- Average gas prices in New Hampshire have climbed from $3.80 last week to $3.97 today, as the 40-day war restricts 20 million barrels of crude oil daily.
- Senator Maggie Hassan posted on X that while the ceasefire offers relief, Americans demand a "permanent end to this illegal, dangerous, and costly war" rather than temporary pauses.
- Pakistan brokered the talks that begin Friday, though the deal's success depends on whether Iran coordinates transit with its Armed Forces or if the ceasefire collapses.
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How Trump's threats to strike critical infrastructure led to a temporary ceasefire agreement that opened the Strait of Hormuz - Oil prices fall and Asian stock markets rise
COMMENT. About an hour before last night's deadline, the announcement of a two-week ceasefire came. It was in the interest of both the United States and Iran to avoid the violent escalation that Donald Trump threatened.
NH professors, delegation react to US‑Iran ceasefire, weighing effects on gas prices and diplomatic concerns
“I was surprised because President Trump seemed like his threat was very imminent,” Parsa said. “It seemed like he had made the threat and was very serious about attacking.”
The President of the United States has scaled out the threats throughout the day, but cease-fire was announced time and half before the deadline. He had been marked by ongoing attacks today.
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