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US says it agreed with Iran for both to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes

US says it agreed with Iran for both to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes
BBC News Monday 29 June 2026, 04:52 UTC 1 min read
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A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
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