Beyond Trump's Definition: What Different Types Of Ceasefires Actually Mean

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• Beyond Trump's Definition: What Different Types Of Ceasefires Actually Mean Published By, Last Updated: June 04, 2026, 12:26 IST President Donald Trump redefines ceasefire as more moderate shooting, sparking debate amid ongoing US-Iran conflict.
• US President Donald Trump.
• (Source: Reuters) United States President Donald Trump sparked a fresh debate on Wednesday after offering an unconventional definition of a ceasefire, as concerns mounted over the durability of the fragile truce between Washington and Tehran.
• Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump was asked how he would define a ceasefire, just hours after fresh military exchanges between the US and Iran, which were one of the most significant escalations in recent weeks.
• “Pretty much the way it is.