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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Hi, Sasha Bar-Bagat with you. Welcome to this breaking news update from the briefing team.
Chapter 2: What is the peace deal announced between the US and Iran?
A peace deal has been reached between the US and Iran. Donald Trump has taken to Truth Social saying a deal is now complete and he expects the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened.
He said... The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all. I hereby fully authorise the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz and simultaneously herewith authorise the immediate removal of the United States naval blockade. Ships of the world, start your engines, let the oil flow.
Now, Iran's foreign minister has also confirmed the deal, announcing it on state TV, saying, quote, Now, while we don't know all the details, we have heard from Pakistan's prime minister, who says both sides have declared a permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, and he has echoed that the deal includes Lebanon.
Now, Australia has responded through a joint statement from Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong, who have both welcomed the news, saying, quote, While full recovery will take time, restoring this vital trade corridor is essential to easing pressure on energy prices and economies, including in our region. So yes, welcomed far and wide across the globe.
The UN has responded, so too has the UK and France, among others, all welcoming this news and this final breakthrough in achieving a peace deal between Iran and the US on what is Donald Trump's 80th birthday. Now, in terms of when this will be finalised, that's going to happen on Friday in Switzerland when Penn is put to paper on this deal, and that is when it will officially come into force.
Now, you can stay tuned to the briefing all this week. We will keep you up to date on any developments in this story. I'm Sasha Barbagat. Thanks for listening.
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