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US-Iran diplomatic window expires amid war stalemate and bounty offer
The 60-day diplomatic window between the US and Iran has expired with the conflict at a stalemate, and Iran has offered a bounty for captured US soldiers.
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The 60-day diplomatic window set out in the June memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran expired on Monday with the conflict at a stalemate. The agreement, hailed by the White House as a historic breakthrough, was meant to end the fighting, begin negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two months. That deadline has now passed with few signs of progress on the surface.
President Trump has repeatedly threatened massive strikes on Iran, only to call them off at the last minute, most recently over the weekend. He claimed that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries had asked him to pause the attack because a deal was close. But Iran's foreign ministry has denied that any talks with the US are under way, saying its only negotiations are with Oman over a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Oman, which lie on opposite sides of the strait, have held talks described as positive and constructive. Iran's foreign minister said a deal was close, but Tehran has also laid out a list of conditions for reopening the waterway, including easing sanctions, paying war reparations, and ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. The US has dismissed these demands, and President Trump has insisted that his blockade will remain unless Iran agrees to a deal or surrenders.
The war, which began on 28 February, has spread across the region. The Houthis in Yemen have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia and shipping in the Red Sea, while Iran has struck targets in Jordan, Egypt, and the Gulf states. The US and its allies have responded with airstrikes, but the conflict has reached a military and diplomatic impasse.
In a further escalation, Iran's army chief has announced a reward of around $30,000 for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, with the bounty doubled for women. The scheme, reportedly financed by public donations, has been condemned by US officials.
The expiry of the memorandum of understanding leaves both sides without a formal ceasefire. Analysts say the war could continue for months or even years, with severe consequences for the global economy. Oil prices have fluctuated sharply, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a fraction of pre-war levels.
Despite the stalemate, President Trump has continued to claim that the US is in control of the strait and that Iran is close to capitulation. But Iran's leadership has shown no sign of backing down, and the country's new supreme leader has appointed hardliners to key positions. The war, which was supposed to last a few weeks, has now entered its sixth month with no end in sight.
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Key Claims
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| Trump said he paused US strikes on Iran at the request of the country brokering talks between Tehran and Washington. | Reported by BBC Two | ||||||
| Iranian state media called Trump's claim that Iran requested talks a 'new lie'. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV | |||
| Reported by a few · 2–5 channels | |||||||
| The pattern of Trump threatening massive attacks and then calling them off has occurred several times during the five-month conflict. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | |||
| Iran's foreign ministry said talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are in final stages. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC Two | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |||
| Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly called Trump to dissuade him from attacking. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | |||
| US and Israel were reported to be planning strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told Congress the Pentagon needed additional funding for munitions shortfalls. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |||
| Trump stated that the US Navy controls the Strait of Hormuz and that no goods reach Iran without a deal or surrender. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | |||
| A 60-day diplomatic window for the US and Iran to negotiate an end to their war expires on Monday. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Egypt's cabinet confirmed a drone caused a fire on two vessels off its Mediterranean coast, one of which is US-owned. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Gas prices have risen from near $3 to over $4. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by Sky News | |
| Iran has escalation dominance, meaning it can bear the cost of escalation better than Trump. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Iran's acting defense minister said Iran will not be passive and will increase readiness. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | |
| Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned against 'adventurous action' by the US. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Iran's security chief set six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including easing sanctions and paying reparations. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | ||
| Oil prices dropped after Trump announced a halt to airstrikes on Iran. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News | |
| President Trump called off planned strikes on Iran, claiming a deal was possible, but Iran denied any request for talks. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The 10-day average of vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz is about four per day, down from well over 100 pre-war. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | |
| The UAE reported that Iran carried out a missile attack on one of its tankers. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | ||
| The US has depleted a large share of its interceptor missiles, with open-source reports citing about 80% depletion; this influenced Trump's decision to call off strikes. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The US is running low on intercept missiles, with open source reporting indicating about 80% depletion. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Trump called off planned strikes on Iran to allow talks, while Iran denied any request for talks. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| US Central Command reported striking dozens of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, including command centers, missile and drone facilities, and maritime capabilities. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| US interceptor missile stocks are reported to be low, with about 80% depletion cited; Sky News said this influenced Trump's decision to call off strikes. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
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| 17 Americans have been killed in combat operations as a result of the Iran war. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| A 60-day diplomatic window agreed in June expired on Monday as the war remained stalemated. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A Houthi attack on a cargo ship killed four crew members. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| A Houthi attack on a cargo ship killed six people and injured ten. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| A Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran border region injured 11 civilians. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| A US general reportedly warned the Pentagon of a lack of sufficient naval power to defend Israel from Iranian strikes. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Analyst Ali Vaez said Iranians have the upper hand in the conflict. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Barbara Starr said targeting Iranian energy sites could be considered war crimes. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Houthis claimed Saudi Arabia bombed Sana'a airport to stop an Iranian aircraft from landing. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Houthis threatened to intensify attacks on shipping after a dispute with Saudi Arabia over an aircraft. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Iran and Oman reached an unpublished agreement on shipping routes for commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Iran continued to fire at vessels using a different route from the one it authorised, even while negotiating with Oman. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Iran has emerged with control over the Strait of Hormuz, described as a strategic defeat for the United States. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Iran has gained control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has been described as a defeat for the US. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Iran has reportedly emerged with control over the Strait of Hormuz. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Iran's army chief announced a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing a US soldier, doubled for women. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Iran's army chief announced a reward of $30,000 for killing or capturing a US soldier. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Iran's army chief offered a $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing a US soldier, doubled for women. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Iran's foreign minister called Egypt a friend and suggested Iran was not involved. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Iran's Revolutionary Guards advisor threatened to prolong the war until the next US presidential term. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described interactions with the Supreme Leader as very difficult. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Iranian state media responded with footage of ships in the Strait of Hormuz waiting for Iran's permission to pass. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Jordan shot down five Iranian missiles on Thursday. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| No one has claimed responsibility for the attack. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Oil prices rose after Iranian media reported that a parliamentary committee is weighing a ban on US and Israeli vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped 28% compared to the previous four-day period. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | |
| Omani Foreign Ministry warned that attacks on ships break international law and threaten regional security. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Only 14 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, compared to 130-140 before the war. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| President Trump said the waterway would open very soon, or that Iran would be hit very hard. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Public opinion polls show President Trump's approval rating on handling the Iran conflict and the economy at record lows. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Russia's central bank expects inflation to reach around 7% this year. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Russia's shadow fleet is composed of ships sailing without valid national flags to evade international oil sanctions. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Saudi Arabia signed a defence agreement with Turkey and Pakistan, stating that an attack on one would be seen as an attack on all three. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Tehran said it would continue to block shipping as long as the US maintained its naval blockade of Iranian ports. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| The 60-day diplomatic window set by the June memorandum of understanding expired on Monday amid a stalemate. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The conflict has widened from a US-Iran war into a regional war involving Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the Houthis. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The dispute could have been avoided if the Houthi delegation had used a non-Iranian aircraft. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by Sky News | |
| The EU and Qatar criticised US strikes, noting that US missiles cannot reach Iran but can reach other Middle Eastern countries. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | |
| The Houthis announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia, adding pressure on global energy supplies. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| The Houthis carried out a drone attack on a Saudi oil refinery in response to Saudi incursions into northwest Yemen. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| The Iran war led to the closure of the Straits of Hormuz. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by Sky News | |
| The US maintains that the Strait of Hormuz is partially open. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| The war expanded from a US-Iran conflict into a regional war involving Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the Houthis. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The war has cost $37 billion. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The war has expanded from a war against Iran to a regional conflict. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| The war is unpopular in the US. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Trump described Iran's leadership as duplicitous. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Trump said talks with Iran began at the request of Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Trump said talks with Iran will begin today. | Reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| Trump threatened Iran with a massive attack. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
| Trump warned Americans to accept higher fuel prices due to the Iran war. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by Sky News | |
| Trump warned Iran that this is their last chance to sign a good deal. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| UK drivers have reportedly stolen fuel worth almost £200,000 per day on average since the war began. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| UK drivers reportedly stole nearly £200,000 worth of fuel per day on average since the war began. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News |
| UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK is working for a ceasefire but will not take part in offensive military action. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he hopes a deal could be done in the next day or two. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Not reported by Sky News | |
| US State Department warned US citizens in the region to consider leaving. | Not reported by Channel 5 | Not reported by BBC News | Not reported by BBC One | Not reported by BBC Two | Not reported by Channel 4 | Not reported by ITV | Reported by Sky News |
Channel Perspectives
What each channel focused on, with key quotes.
BBC News provided the most comprehensive coverage, including expert analysis, on-the-ground reporting from Iran, and a focus on the diplomatic stalemate and the human cost. It highlighted the expiry of the MOU, the on-off strikes, and the bounty offer, while also examining the wider regional impact and the economic consequences.
Key Quotes:
- “It's often said that it's far easier to start a war than to end one. The last 60 days are proof of that.”
- “President Trump says the blockade of Iran will continue unless a deal is made or the country totally surrenders.”
BBC ONE West carried the same BBC News reports but with a local UK angle, including the impact of rising fuel prices on British motorists and the government's response. It focused on the domestic consequences of the war, such as fuel theft and the cost of living.
Key Quotes:
- “Drivers have stolen an average of nearly £200,000 worth of fuel from UK forecourts every day since the US-Iran war began and prices rocketed.”
- “President Trump says the blockade of Iran will continue unless a deal is made or the country totally surrenders.”
Sky News focused on the military and political analysis, with military analyst Sean Bell and Middle East commentator Tara Kangarlou. It emphasised the regional spread of the war, the pressure on Trump from Gulf allies, and the domestic political implications ahead of the midterms.
Key Quotes:
- “It does seem that Donald Trump has put the war on hold.”
- “The war is not popular. He's got a cost of living crisis and the rest of it. He wants a way out of it.”
ITV News emphasised the repetitive cycle of threats and cancellations, describing it as 'deja vu'. It highlighted the pressure on Trump from the midterms and the uncertainty over whether a truce is achievable.
Key Quotes:
- “This does somewhat feel like deja vu, but President Trump is under increasing pressure to end the war.”
- “So whether a truce is on the cards for now remains unclear the only certainty is that nothing here stays settled for long.”
Channel 4 News provided sharp analysis, arguing that the US has suffered a strategic defeat. It focused on the munitions shortage, the role of Gulf allies, and the likelihood of Iran gaining control over the Strait of Hormuz. It also featured expert interviews with former officials and analysts.
Key Quotes:
- “It is a strategic defeat for the United States because not only the objectives that the US had in mind... none of those objectives were achieved.”
- “The only certainty is that nothing here stays settled for long.”
5 News at Lunchtime gave a brief update, focusing on Trump's claim that talks would begin and the oil price reaction. It did not provide in-depth analysis but noted the conflicting statements from Iran.
Key Quotes:
- “It's after Donald Trump said he'd called off the biggest US attack since World War Two, so discussions can take place.”
Broadcast Timeline
News broadcasts tracked for this story, in time order.