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Today, President Trump has extended his initial 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz to five days. The President said Iran has 'one more chance at peace', following what he called 鈥済ood and productive conversations鈥�.

But, while Sir Keir Starmer said he was aware the talks had taken place, Iran has denied speaking to the US and has called Trump鈥檚 claims of talks 鈥榝ake news鈥�.

To help us make sense of the head-spinning pace of the US-Israel war with Iran, James and Chris are joined by economics editor Faisal Islam and chief presenter Caitriona Perry in Washington.

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