U.S. and Iran Maintain Temporary Ceasefire Amid Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the temporary two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is "generally holding well." According to Odaily, this statement comes despite the lack of progress in marathon negotiations held over the weekend in Pakistan. Trump, speaking to reporters upon his return to Washington from Florida, stated, "I think it's generally holding well. Their military has been destroyed. Their entire navy is at the bottom of the sea." He also mentioned that the U.S. would begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday. Additionally, Trump noted that two American soldiers rescued in Iran earlier this month are currently in good condition.