US ceasefire extension in Iran war ‘important step’ toward de-escalation, diplomacy, UN says

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United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric commented on the United States extending its ceasefire with Iran. In the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, Iran reportedly seized two ships.

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