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World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink
Germany, France, Britain and Saudi Arabia urged Iran back to talks on Tuesday as fresh strikes over the Strait of Hormuz pushed a fragile ceasefire to the brink
May 05, 2026
May 05, 2026
Germany, France, Britain and Saudi Arabia urged Iran back to talks on Tuesday as fresh strikes over the Strait of Hormuz pushed a fragile ceasefire to the brink
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US military shot down Iranian missiles and drones and destroyed six small boats on Monday as it pushed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom
Saudi Arabia called for maximum restraint after Iran and the US traded fire, shaking a fragile ceasefire and triggering strikes on the UAE and Oman
US-Iran ceasefire is on the brink as both sides trade fire over the Strait of Hormuz and the UAE reports its first attacks since the truce began
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