If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off

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  US President Donald Trump took a gamble by inserting the US into the worsening conflict between Israel and Iran, but it may have paid off - at least for now. Trump announced on Monday evening that the two countries had agreed to a ceasefire that he said could lead to a lasting peace. If the American president has in fact ended what he labelled the " 12 Day War ", it would make for a significant step back from the brink of a conflict that seemed on the verge of engulfing the region, along with pulling America further in after US airstrikes hit Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday. "Provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement, "we have no intention to continue our response afterwards." The Israeli government later said it agreed to the proposal after "achieving the objectives" of its attacks on Iran. The tw...
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Jon Jones Releases Statement After Surprising Retirement Announcement

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Jon Jones has announced his retirement from the UFC, confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White. Following White's announcement, Jones issued a heartfelt statement expressing gratitude towards the UFC, his family, teammates, and fans for their support throughout his career. Jones, who made history as the youngest UFC champion, cited the highs and lows of his journey and mentioned his excitement for new opportunities outside the sport. Tom Aspinall has been named the new undisputed heavyweight champion in light of Jones's retirement, aiming for an active reign in the heavyweight division.

By the Numbers
  • Jon Jones retires at the age of 37 after a successful career.
  • He last fought at UFC 309, defending his title against Stipe Miocic.
Yes, But

While Jones celebrates his career achievements, his abrupt retirement may leave many fans and fighters considering what could have been if he had fought Tom Aspinall, who has been waiting for a title shot.

State of Play
  • Tom Aspinall is now the undisputed heavyweight champion following Jones's retirement.
  • Jones's departure creates uncertainty about potential matchups in the heavyweight division.
What's Next

Moving forward, Aspinall is eager to schedule fights and lead an active heavyweight division, while Jones may pursue ventures outside of MMA, possibly in mentoring or contributing to the sport in other capacities.

Bottom Line

Jon Jones's retirement marks the end of an era in the UFC, opening doors for new champions while leaving fans to ponder the missed opportunities in his heavyweight reign.

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