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American destroyers began work to make the strait safe for commercial traffic, U.S. officials said, as negotiators discussed conditions for an extended cease-fire. Iran denied that any warships had passed through.
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Pope Leo called for all people of good will to pray for peace and demand an end to war from their political leaders.
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