US, Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire as Donald Trump pulls back on threats

Questions have now emerged over contradictory proposals to halt the region-wide war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz

Iranian government supporters waving Iran flags on the streets of Tehran (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Iran, the United States and Israel have reached a two-week ceasefire as US President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy Iranian “civilisation”.

But questions emerged over what appeared to be contradictory proposals to halt the region-wide war and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, with Iran insisting it would charge tolls to passing ships and continue to enrich uranium.