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World Service,05 May 2026,49 mins

US says ceasefire is 'not over' despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Outside Source

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US-Iran ceasefire "is not over", despite the US and Iran launching attacks in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. He also says Iran is attempting "international extortion" in the strait, but "that ends with Project Freedom". We speak to our correspondents and answer audience questions on the war. Some self-described infant sleep experts are giving advice that could put babies at risk of serious harm and even death, medical professionals have told a BBC investigation. We speak to our reporter. And celebrities arrived at the 2026 Met Gala on Monday with their take on this year's theme - costume art - where organisers asked attendees to experiment with the lavish and whimsical dress code. We speak to designers about this year's looks. Outside Source presenter: James Reynolds. (Photo: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing on the Iran war, with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine (not pictured), at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2026. Credit: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

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