Page Updated: Wednesday, April 08, 2026 5:38 AM ET
BBC News - World
LIVE - Iran and US agree to conditional two-week ceasefire and opening of Hormuz strait - Pakistan says it will host talks between both sides on Friday. Israel says it supports the ceasefire in Iran - but is carrying out new air strikes in Lebanon.
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