US and Iranian negotiators reach deal to re-open strait of Hormuz and extend ceasefire | BBC News

Negotiators for the US and Iran have reached an agreement to re-open the strait of Hormuz, extend the current ceasefire and begin negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme. It’s understood they have agreed the current ceasefire should continue for a further 60 days. Under the terms of the deal the Strait of Hormuz would re-open to shipping, returning to the situation that existed before the US and Israel launched their recent military action against Iran. Donald Trump is still to approve the agreement, which comes at a time of escalating exchanges of fire between the two sides, with concern that the existing ceasefire deal may collapse. The new agreement would not amount to a peace deal itself, but instead could be a platform for serious peace talks. In Lebanon, Israel has stepped up its attacks on what it describes as Hezbollah targets. Israel has declared large areas of Lebanon as combat zones and called on all civilians to leave. Israel is dealing with a new kind of attack, by drones guided by fibre-optic cable. The latest weapon of Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon is being deployed against Israel following its latest mass strikes on Lebanon Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Sarah Smith, John Sudworth and Lucy Williamson. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews