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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bel Trew and Maira Butt

Trump explains why he is ‘not ready’ to make ceasefire deal with Iran

  • US president Donald Trump has said he is “not ready” for a ceasefire with Iran.
  • Trump explained in an interview with NBC that “the terms aren’t good enough yet”.
  • Trump’s statement came as Israel launched “wide-scale” strikes on Iran overnight, with the conflict in the Middle East now heading into its third week.
  • Residents of neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon and Beirut were ordered to evacuate by Israel on Sunday.
  • Trump has also called for “many countries” to send warships to the region to help end the blockade.

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Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘not ready’ for ceasefire with Iran as Israel orders evacuations in Lebanon

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