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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
James C. Reynolds

The war in Iran is in a ‘limbo’ phase. Here’s why it could leave the world facing chaos

Donald Trump announced late on Tuesday that the US would “hold our attack” on Iran until a deal is made in an astonishing climbdown, after dismissing calls for a ceasefire extension and threatening to blitz civilian infrastructure.

The US president has insisted that he is under “no time pressure” to reach a peace agreement and will prioritise a “good deal for the American people”, but a significant gulf remains between both sides on key issues.

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