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John Simpson on the latest in the Middle East War

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed the war in Iran and floated a temporary ceasefire in Uk...

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07.30 30 Apr 2026


John Simpson on the latest in the Middle East War


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07.30 30 Apr 2026


Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed the war in Iran and floated a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine in a phone call on Wednesday. This comes as US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth denied the conflict has become a quagmire in his testimony before the House of Representatives 

All to discuss with John Simpson The BBC's World Affairs Editor.  


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