Newspaper headlines: 'Ceasefire agreed with Iran' and 'war games'

Newspaper headlines: 'Ceasefire agreed with Iran' and 'war games'

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran is the focal point in The Daily Telegraph’s headlines. The ceasefire is described as “complete and total” by Trump, with implementation beginning at 05:00 BST on Tuesday in gradual increments. Additionally, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised to allocate £40bn towards defense, a move criticized by shadow defense secretary James Cartlidge as being deceptive.

The Guardian spotlights Iran’s missile strike on US airbases, causing unease in the Middle East. The attack in Qatar is believed to be retaliation for US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with reports of additional missile launches in Iraq. The conflict details are further explored within the publication besides a lighter side story on Venice’s opposition to Jeff Bezos’ wedding.

Headlining on Iran’s attack, The Times characterizes the event as “limited”, with President Donald Trump expressing gratitude to the regime for early warnings about the missiles. In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared his sentiments of it being a moment for peace, declaring “congratulations world, it’s time for peace”. The paper also addresses the anticipated exodus of millionaires from the UK due to tax increases and reduced economic confidence.

The Financial Times highlights Iran’s strike in Qatar, reporting explosions heard across Doha as missile interceptions took place. The publication also touches on calls for Germany and Italy to relocate their gold from New York due to increased geopolitical uncertainty and Trump’s criticism of the US Federal Reserve. Additionally, stories touch upon residents being evacuated from Israel and the anticipation of gloomy holidays with travelers opting for colder destinations

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