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Agreed To A ceasefire?

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Agreed To A ceasefire?

The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, but renewed fighting over the interpretation of a memorandum of understanding has strained the truce. Both sides have resumed attacks, and President Trump has threatened to resume hostilities.

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