President Trump announced a last‑minute, “double‑sided” ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, suspending planned U.S. attacks for two weeks after Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal, brokered by Pakistan with Vice President Vance representing the U.S. in negotiations, followed intense diplomatic pressure and the president’s earlier threats to target Iranian infrastructure if the strait remained closed. Trump said Iran sent a 10‑point proposal he finds a workable basis for further negotiation. As of the announcement, Israel had not publicly commented and Iran’s formal statements were limited; Pakistani officials indicated further details would follow.
The ceasefire comes after more than five weeks of U.S.‑Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, which both sides described as part of a broader campaign. Reported U.S. and Israeli strikes included attacks on Iranian naval installations, missile production sites and the Kharg Island oil port, and several bridges — one a new suspension span near Tehran. Iran has fired missiles at Israel and, by seizing or threatening the Strait of Hormuz, forced global attention on energy transit routes. Human rights groups report heavy civilian tolls in Iran; local residents described preparing for escalations by taping windows, stockpiling water and assembling emergency packs. Some Iranians reportedly used public demonstrations, including surrounding infrastructure, to deter strikes on civilian targets.
A senior national security analyst noted the ceasefire raises questions about long‑term objectives: Iran appears to have used control of the strait as leverage, and the U.S. appears to be pausing military pressure on nuclear‑related targets during the two‑week pause. The announcement followed an Oval Office tweet and came after a day of intense diplomacy.
In related international developments, an American freelance journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was released in Iraq after being held by an Iranian‑backed militia. She was freed on condition she leave the country.
Space: Artemis II made a milestone “ship‑to‑ship” call with the International Space Station during its lunar flyby. The Orion crew spoke with ISS astronauts while relaying awe‑inspiring images including an Earthset and a solar eclipse seen from the far side of the moon. The crew reported seeing sights not captured in Apollo photos and shared scientific insights. NASA said splashdown off San Diego is planned in four days and weather looks favorable.
Law and investigations: Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a broad federal crackdown on fraud, including health‑care and hospice fraud. A CBS News investigation into hospice billing practices in California highlighted one doctor, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, whose name appeared on claims for nearly 2,800 hospice patients in 2024 and who was linked to unusually high Medicare reimbursements. California regulators say doctors associated with many different hospices can indicate fraud or possible identity theft. CBS reporters attempted to question Dr. Bhuva at his home; he would not answer the door on camera and declined to discuss the allegations publicly.
Missing boat passenger: Authorities continued searching in the Bahamas for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker, who disappeared from a small craft during a nighttime dinghy trip. Her husband, Brian Hooker, told police she fell overboard and that he threw a floating device; Bahamian police found a flotation device police later tied to the search. Lynette’s daughter disputed that account, citing family history including fights and drinking and expressing doubts about how her mother might have had the boat key. The Royal Bahamian Police and U.S. authorities are coordinating search‑and‑rescue and investigative efforts.
Explosions and accidents: A fuel tanker exploded under the Bridges of the Americas over the Panama Canal, sending a huge plume of fire and smoke and killing at least one worker. Video from a bus on the bridge showed vehicles narrowly escaping the blaze. The Blas de las Americas bridge was closed for inspection and the cause remains under investigation. Separately, a Florida school bus driver faces arrest and child neglect charges after apparently failing to stop at a railroad crossing as a freight train passed closely by; no injuries were reported among the children, though many were frightened.
Wildlife and local rescues: In New Jersey, a state trooper found and rescued a baby bear abandoned near a roadside ditch; the cub was turned over to environmental authorities. In another domestic story, a disturbing CBS News exclusive tracked hospice billing patterns and raised questions about oversight and Medicare claims.
Human interest and perspective: The “good stuff” segment celebrated the Artemis II images, including “Earthset,” a modern echo of Apollo 8’s Earthrise. Astronauts emphasized the emotional and unifying view of Earth and vowed continued exploration while reaffirming commitment to life on Earth. Members of the crew urged people to protect the planet and each other.
What’s next: The two‑week pause in U.S. military action will be closely watched for compliance, verification of Iran’s reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and international reaction. U.S. and regional officials said the pause allows time to finalize longer‑term arrangements — but questions remain about enforcement, the fate of broader military objectives, and the durability of a ceasefire that followed intense threats. CBS News teams on multiple continents continue reporting on developments, including monitors of state media in Tehran and diplomatic sources in Washington and Islamabad.