The US president, who had vowed to annihilate Iran, announced a ceasefire with Tehran on Tuesday evening, which should lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Israel said it supported the agreement but insisted that its operations in Lebanon were unaffected.

The peace plan involves a two-tier approach with an immediate ceasefire, a source aware of the proposals said on Monday

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran defiantly refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by…