Washington says Tehran sought a truce, agreeing to a two-week ceasefire. Any future deal would require it to uncover and hand over undeclared nuclear material. Trump claims a joint venture to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel says the arrangement doesn’t cover Lebanon.

The US president escalated threats against Iran, setting a final deadline for a deal as US forces conducted operations near Kharg Island, a key oil export hub. His remarks drew widespread condemnation. The US-imposed time limit was due to expire at 1am UK time, with further action signalled if talks failed.

Senior medics warn a six-day walkout by resident doctors beginning today could trigger weeks of disruption, with NHS hospitals struggling to staff services over Easter. Consultants say covering tens of thousands of shifts may be impossible and call for urgent talks to protect patient care.

US forces launched a search-and-rescue after an F‑15 went down over southern Iran. One crew member was recovered; the hunt for the second continues, with teams aiming to reach them before local authorities. A rescue helicopter reportedly withdrew after encountering resistance.