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International

two week truce
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Trump agrees to two-week suspension of attacks on Iran
Iran has said it will open the Strait of Hormuz if attacks stop.
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Trump threatens entirety of Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday as ceasefire deal is rejected
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Israel attacks plant at Iranian gas field despite ceasefire proposal
Explosions rang out in Tehran and low-flying jets could be heard for hours as the capital was pounded.
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Middle East
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