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Guest: Thembisa Fakude - Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa-Asia Dialogues

The United States and Iran have signed a landmark interim agreement aimed at ending months of a devastating war. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, US president, Donald Trump says he wants Iran to honour the agreement, while threatening severe consequences for any violations. Iranian officials have hailed the deal as a diplomatic victory, saying negotiations have achieved far more than military action. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to a Senior Research Fellow & Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (AFRASID), Thembisa Fakude.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid), about Iran’s plans to close the Strait of Hormuz and the potential implications for the region and the world.

Thembisa Fakude – Senior Research Fellow And Director At Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

The US says it has carried out new strikes on Iranian missile sites and naval vessels near Bandar Abbas. The attacks come despite ongoing ceasefire talks involving Iran, Qatar and the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations continue, but warns Washington will keep vital Gulf shipping lanes open. Iran says progress has been made in talks, but no final agreement is close. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Senior Researcher and Director at Africa Asia Dialogues Tembisa Fakude