Trump Celebrates 80th Birthday with Peace Deal and UFC Match
Trump Marks 80th with Iran Peace Deal and UFC Fight

More than four months since the launch of Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump and Iranian officials have announced an end to the war. News of the deal came as the president celebrated his 80th birthday by hosting a UFC match.

Peace Deal Details

Nour Haydar speaks to Washington DC bureau chief David Smith about whether the agreement can hold, when the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen and how the oldest elected US president went from announcing a geopolitical deal to hosting a cage-fighting match on the White House lawn.

Reactions and Implications

Read more: Peace deal between US and Iran announced, with Strait of Hormuz expected to reopen. Anger among Iranian hardliners at terms of deal agreed with US.

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