Ceasefire 2.0

At the eleventh hour, President Trump announced he’s giving the U.S.-Iran ceasefire an extension.  

Trump said the renewal—something he initially didn’t “want to do”—was due to Iran’s government being “seriously fractured.” He also said the truce would hold until Iran’s leaders submit a “unified proposal” to end its war with the U.S. and Israel. 

Uncle Sam was scheduled to attend a second round of peace talks with Iran in Pakistan yesterday, but negotiations were put “on hold” when Tehran failed to RSVP, citing “contradictory messages, inconsistent behavior, and unacceptable actions by the American side.” 

Meanwhile, the conflicting countries have accused one another of violating their initial ceasefire. Trump claims Iran has breached the temporary truce “numerous times,” while Tehran says the U.S.’s Strait of Hormuz blockade is a “violation.”

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PRAY WITH US
King Jesus, from You alone comes perfect peace. As this conflict drags on, our helplessness grows. But You have not changed. Bring Your kingdom’s peace here, as it is in Heaven. Provide for the war-torn; heal those wounded and grieving. Free the power hungry from hatred, cruelty, and revenge. Empower leaders with wisdom to negotiate creatively. Embolden Your Church to go courageously into the mess, proclaiming the gospel of peace. 

And in future days, if hard-fought, carefully woven reconciliation unravels again, turn our eyes to Your unending reign of peace. Amen.