Iran and Israel cease attacks after weekend hostilities

Iran and Israel have agreed to cease direct strikes following a weekend of heightened hostilities in the Middle East. This flare-up in violence threatened to derail peace negotiations, prompting President Donald Trump to appeal for immediate de-escalation. Both nations have now pledged to ease attacks against each other to protect diplomatic talks. Reports from CBS News and Bloomberg confirm the cessation of hostilities after the period of intense tension between the two countries.