Desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp: US political leaders react as Trump announces ceasefire

Chuck Schumer attacks presidents ridiculous bluster while Republicans cast decision as shrewd tactical moveUS and Iran agree to provisional ceasefireMiddle East crisis - live updatesPolitical leaders and many Americans breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday evening, after Donald Trump announced a provisional ceasefire deal following threats to destroy Irans whole civilization if Tehran failed to reopen the strait of Hormuz by a self-imposed deadline.The announcement of the agreement, mediated by P...