Middle East
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Ceasefire may be extended with a restart to negotiations possible, official says
The U.S. blockade on ships leaving Iranian ports has threatened the ceasefire agreement, and while a formal agreement hasn't been finalized, the U.S. is continuing to engage with Iran on an extension.
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U.S. destroyer blocks two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran
U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday that 10,000 U.S. sailors, marines and airmen, as well as dozens of warships and aircraft, are executing the blockade, and in its first 24 hours, no ships had managed to squeeze through it.
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Iran rejects proposal allowing vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf to pass through Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian official said that any deals addressing the consequences for maritime traffic arising from attacks against Iran by the U.S. and Israel need to take into account that Iran has a right to defend itself.
