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Trump says the United States is extending its ceasefire with Iran at mediator Pakistan’s request to allow more time for Tehran to put forward its proposal.
Iran has yet to formally respond to the US president’s announcement about the extension of the two-week ceasefire, which was due to end on Wednesday.
Trump also said that he has directed US forces to continue to blockade Iranian ports.
Iranian officials have previously said they would not negotiate while the US blockade continues.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Trump for extending the ceasefire, saying it will allow ongoing diplomatic efforts to proceed.
Israel wounded six people in southern Lebanon and demolished homes in the town of Khiam, in violation of a 10-day ceasefire.
