Middle East crisis live: Iran war ceasefire doesn’t include Lebanon, says Israel; Trump says uranium will be ‘taken care of’

US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Sparks Confusion and Skepticism: A Vague Agreement on the Brink of War In a sudden and unexpected turn of events, the United States and Iran have agreed to a provisional ceasefire, with Tehran agreeing to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil supplies. But despite the upbeat rhetoric from President Donald Trump, the deal's terms are shrouded in mystery, leaving many questions unanswered. The agreement, which will last for at least two weeks, marks a significant shift in the tense standoff between the two nations, which had been on the brink of war over Iran's nuclear program. But critics are already sounding the alarm, warning that the deal may be little more than a temporary reprieve that kicks key issues down the road, rather than a genuine step towards lasting peace. As the world waits with bated breath to see how this fragile truce will hold, one thing is clear: the road ahead will be fraught with challenges and uncertainties. Continue reading to find out more about the implications of this hastily agreed ceasefire and what it may mean for the future of US-Iran relations.

Pakistan’s PM had said the ceasefire would cover Lebanon; Iran says passage through the strait of Hormuz will be allowed for the next two weeksUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of HormuzIran war ceasefire announcement – what we know so farA genocidal threat, and then the US president, Donald Trump, blinked – without any apparently meaningful concessions from Iran. As in so much concerning the second Trump administration, the two week ceasefire “deal” that will see the strait of Hormuz reopened – if it can be described as such – is maddeningly vague and short on detail, apparently kicking the can on key issues down the road.Iran’s nuclear issue, Trump said, would be solved “perfectly.” “It was a big day for world peace”, Trump posted on Truth Social. “Iran can start reconstruction” he added. “Big money” could be made. Yada. Yada. Yada. Continue reading...