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Middle East ceasefire tested by Hormuz dispute
Published 2 weeks, 2 days ago
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A ceasefire in the Middle East faces immediate challenges as Iran and the United States issue conflicting statements about the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reports the strait has been closed in response to Israeli strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while the White House rejects these claims and insists the waterway remains open. Negotiations between the parties are scheduled to begin in Pakistan, with talks expected to continue privately over the next two weeks.
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