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The US-Iran ceasefire extension currently has no end date, causing a stalemate in peace efforts. US President Donald Trump stated there's no timeframe for ending the conflict, and Iran's chief negotiator said the Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened. Iran cited "blatant violations of the ceasefire" by the US and Israel as the reason for keeping the Strait closed.
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