The United States is still awaiting Iran's response to its peace proposal. Meanwhile, the two countries continue to exchange fire, Iranian oil tankers have been intercepted by the U.S. military, and Tehran claims to have established an authority to control passages through the Strait of Hormuz.

Is de-escalation still possible?

Catherine Loubier, Rafael Jacob, and Michel C. Auger discuss this on the program "En direct," hosted by Sébastien Bovet.

Here is the panel for May 8, 2026.

0:00 - Ceasefire violations in Iran
7:29 - Trump announces a 3-day ceasefire in Ukraine
9:10 - Battle to redraw electoral maps

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