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A two-week ceasefire between Iran, the US, and Israel was announced, offering a temporary reprieve after weeks of escalating attacks and retaliation across the Middle East. The agreement's future is uncertain due to conflicting interpretations, particularly regarding Israel's ongoing assault on Lebanon, which the US considers separate from the truce. Iran halted oil tanker passage, citing Israeli breaches, while Israel launched a major attack on Lebanon. The UK is involved in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran reportedly closed again shortly after the ceasefire announcement. Meanwhile, Ukraine accuses the US of ignoring Russian assistance to Iran in targeting US bases.
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AI-ExtractedThe UK has a “job” to help reopen the strait of Hormuz.
Israel carried out its largest attack on Lebanon since its war with Hezbollah began, killing at least 254 people and wounding 837.
A two-week pause in hostilities was announced between the US/Israel and Iran.
Many English universities are taking excessive financial risks.
The US has ignored compelling evidence that Russia has been helping Iran to target US bases in the Middle East.
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