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Latest attacks jeopardise ceasefire and memorandum of understanding
United States President Donald Trump declared that the agreement pausing the war with Iran was over this week – and ordered a series of strikes
He accused Iranian forces of violating the ceasefire by attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran was quick to respond, targeting US interests in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar
The escalation was the worst since the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding last month
It was meant to pave the way to more talks and a permanent deal to end the war
Now regional mediators are working to ease the tension
But does diplomacy still stand a chance?
Guests:
Hakimeh Saghaye-Biria – Assistant professor at the University of Tehran
Salman Shaikh – Founder of The Shaikh Group, a peacebuilding organisation
Kirsten Fontenrose – Non-resident senior fellow at the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council
Published On 10 Jul 2026
