The US, Israel and Iran announce two-week ceasefire
The episode covers a rapidly evolving geopolitical crisis involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, following a near-apocalyptic escalation over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. After President Donald Trump issued dire threats to destroy Iran’s civilization unless the strait w
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