Wednesday, April 8, 2026

US AND IRAN AGREE CONDITIONAL CEASEFIRE

US President Donald Trump has agreed to a two week ceasefire with Iran.

It depends on Iran re-opening the Strait of Hormuz and other conditions.

News of the ceasefire came just over an hour before a deadline at which President Trump had threatened a 'whole civilisation will die'.

Andrew Gawthorpe is from think tank the Foreign Policy Centre says it's a fragile moment.

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Journalist at Manoto TV, a widely watched channel in Iran, Tina Ghazimorad says the two sides have demands which may not be compatible.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to the region for talks on securing safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Broadcaster Andrew Neil doesn't believe his trip will make much difference.

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