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China warns Middle East at ‘critical juncture’ after Trump extends ceasefire

Trump indefinitely pushed back the end of the two-week truce on Tuesday with Tehran yet to respond but he said a US blockade of Iran’s ports would continue

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Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran

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US forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn’t agree a deal, says Hegseth

As part of a campaign to pressure Tehran to agree to a deal, U.S. military forces are mounting a blockade on all ships seeking to enter or leave Iran

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US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks

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Pope says he will continue to speak out against war after Trump attack

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Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time

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The call focused on reviewing developments in the situation and ways to slow the pace of tensions so as to help restore security and stability in the region