Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.
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"I wouldn't go that far at all. The president is keeping all options on the table."
— Mike Waltz , Politician
"When it comes to securing maritime freedom and free commercial shipping in the Straight of Hormuz, that's where we are absolutely aligned."
— Wes Streeting , Politician
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Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
US ambassador to the UN.
Wes Streeting is the UK Health Secretary known for his focus on improving safety for cosmetic procedures.
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Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.
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