The US, Israel and Iran announce two-week ceasefire

The podcast leads with the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran, brokered with Pakistani mediation, focusing on the conditions attached by each side, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Tom Bateman provides an analysis of the 10-point plan proposed by Iran, which includes demands such as a permanent cessation of war and the lifting of sanctions, while also noting the skepticism surrounding the ceasefire's longevity. The episode further explores Israel's response, highlighting conflicting statements regarding Lebanon's inclusion in the ceasefire. Additionally, the podcast covers proposed constitutional changes in Zimbabwe, which would extend the presidential term and shift the power to elect the President to the Parliament. Finally, the episode touches on a 14-year-old running for governor in Vermont.