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US-Iran ceasefire: has Tehran played Trump? – The Latest

Apr 08, 202612 min
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The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire thanks to a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan. The conditions include a temporary reopening of the strait of Hormuz, but Israel’s position was left unclear, with airstrikes continuing on the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Both sides have since claimed victory but who, if anyone, is the real winner here? Lucy Hough speaks to the senior international reporter Peter Beaumont watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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