Trump dials down optimism over possible Iran ceasefire agreement | ABC NEWS
US President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators not to rush into any ceasefire deal with Iran, as Tehran insists on retaining control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The move marks a shift in tone from the US leader’s previously optimistic suggestion that a 60-day extension to the current ceasefire was near.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself on all fronts including Lebanon despite the Islamic Revolutionary Guard demanding Lebanon be included in any truce with Washington.
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