Despite the US and Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire, the implications of the conflict in the Middle East are still affecting the UK. Good Morning Britain presenters Adil Ray and Ranvir Singh announced that Brits have been warned that petrol prices could continue to rise over the next six months, even if the ceasefire holds.
She continued: “As soon as the attacks began on Lebanon, the Iranians became incredibly concerned that the points that they had agreed, which included that the ceasefire would be part and parcel of this country as well as Lebanon, there was a concern that they had been breached.
“I think that still is very much the Iranian position. The Americans and the Israelis say they do not agree that Lebanon was part of the deal. But the people who agreed the deal, Pakistan, are also clear that Lebanon was.
Emma continued: “Overnight we’ve had that post from President Trump, saying that he’s keeping his military in this region. They are ready to go back into action should they need to, should there be any breach of the ceasefire.
“I think that is an indication of how he feels, that this is far from a done deal. At the moment, what we will be seeing and hearing over the next 24 hours is really serious diplomacy, including European nations to try and ensure that they can keep this on track and that Lebanon is included, because they know that if Lebanon is not included and not recognised within this ceasefire deal, there’s no chance that it will go to any lengths and the talks on Saturday will be incredibly unlikely.”
He said: “I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world. Together with our partners we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”