The United States (US) and Iran have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire, narrowly averting a major escalation after US President Donald Trump warned that a "whole civilisation will die."

 The truce, brokered by Pakistan, sets the stage for formal talks between delegations from both countries, scheduled to begin in Islamabad on Friday, 10 April. During the ceasefire, Iran's military has stated it will coordinate the safe passage of vessels through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to the Founder of Africa Centre for Diplomatic Affairs, Gordon K'achola.

The United States (US) and Iran have agreed to an immediate two-week ceasefire, narrowly averting a major escalation after US President Donald Trump warned that a "whole civilisation will die."
&nbsp;The truce, brokered by Pakistan, sets the stage for formal talks between delegations from both countries, scheduled to begin in Islamabad on Friday, 10 April. During the ceasefire, Iran's military has stated it will coordinate the safe passage of vessels through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to the Founder of Africa Centre for Diplomatic Affairs, Gordon K'achola.

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