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The second round of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks will take place at the White House on Thursday with US President Donald Trump to greet the respective delegations
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Earlier, the US president spoke to the BBC – saying “whatever I’m doing, it seems to be working very well” when asked about his threats to Iran’s “civilisation”
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In later remarks to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump says he wants to make “the best deal” with Iran, is under no pressure to end the conflict
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Meanwhile, US forces have boarded a ship carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean, the US military says
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Trump says the US has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz – and says they will “shoot and kill” any boat laying mines there
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In Iran, top figures speak of “iron unity” after Trump’s claims that the country’s leadership is embroiled in infighting
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Israel’s defence minister says they are prepared to renew the war with Iran if the US gives the green light, and threatens to return Iran “to the dark and stone ages”
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Yesterday, Iran attacked three cargo ships as they tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz – and claimed it seized two of them. BBC Verify has analysed footage released by Iranian media
Content retrieved from: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c0mjev4kn9jt.