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10 hours ago
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Iran agrees to a ceasefire if Isreal stops attacks
JOHANNESBURG - Iran has launched missile strikes on US bases in Qatar in retaliation against attacks on its nuclear sites at the weekend. READ | Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire in force While there are still fears of a wider escalation of the conflict, an Iranian official has confirmed that Tehran has agreed to a ceasefire. But the country's foreign minister says that all depends on Israel ending its attacks. To discuss the implications, we spoke with Na'eem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection.


eNCA
2 days ago
- Politics
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Rising tensions as missiles light up the skies
TEHRAN - Violent scenes coming from Iran as missiles light up the sky. READ: Iran foreign minister says US attacks on nuclear sites 'outrageous' The conflict between Israel and Iran has taken a dramatic turn, with the US now directly involved. President Donald Trump has confirmed US strikes on three critical Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan claiming they have been 'completely and totally obliterated. Afro-Middle East Centre Director Na'eem Jeenah discussed the latest developments in the Middle-East.