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The United States and Iran have been discussing a 30-day extension to their cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Strait of Hormuz trade route remains effectively shut, disrupting the global energy shipments.
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Washington has sought to press Beijing to lean on Tehran to reopen the strait, though China's appetite to act as a pressure mechanism remains unclear.
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The U.S. conducted "self-defense" strikes against Iranian targets after Iran fired at U.S. destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, according to CENTCOM.
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