The sun's rising in the Middle East - on an uncertain kind of ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

Iran State Television has claimed a ceasefire now applies - although Israel's made no official comment yet.

Earlier today, US President Donald Trump announced hostilities would pause between Israel and Iran, saying they want peace.

Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller says a very strange, staggered ceasefire reportedly applies.

"There's now, according to Donald Trump, you've got a 12-hour window until 4am NZT tomorrow in which Israel will be allowed to strike Iran - but Iran will not be able to strike back."

Iran retaliated overnight to US strikes on its nuclear sites - with its attacks intercepted.

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The sun's rising in the Middle East - on an uncertain kind of ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
Iran State Television has claimed a ceasefire now applies - although Israel's made no official comment yet.
Earlier today, US President Donald Trump announced hostilities would pause between Israel and Iran, saying they want peace.
Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller says a very strange, staggered ceasefire reportedly applies.
"There's now, according to Donald Trump, you've got a 12-hour window until 4am NZT tomorrow in which Israel will be allowed to strike Iran - but Iran will not be able to strike back."
Iran retaliated overnight to US strikes on its nuclear sites - with its attacks intercepted.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Geoffrey Miller: geopolitical analyst on the 'unclear' ceasefire between Israel and Iran

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