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Karoline Leavitt: “Iran publicly acknowledging last night that they have agreed…”

Featuring: Karoline Leavitt, Republican | White House Press Secretary | National

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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Apr. 8, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 40:28

And in fact, his very tough rhetoric and his tough negotiating style is what has led to the result that you are all witnessing today. Iran publicly acknowledging last night that they have agreed or that they wanted this cease fire with the United States. because they no longer could tolerate being bombed by our very powerful and lethal military, and that they have committed to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is the president will hold them accountable for. (40:28–40:36)

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Asserts that Iran has publicly agreed to a ceasefire with the U.S.

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