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Pakistan urges US to end Hormuz blockade

There is growing hope in Islamabad that President Trump may soon consider ending the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and extending the ceasefire with Iran.

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Pakistan urges US to end Hormuz blockade
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Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, has told President Donald Trump that the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports is an obstacle to restarting peace talks between Washington and Tehran. There is now growing hope in Islamabad that Trump may soon consider ending the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and announce an extension of the ceasefire with Iran. This follows ongoing diplomatic efforts and recent calls from China for the strait to remain open, amid regional tensions and economic pressures.
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20 AprAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

President Trump has publicly stated he would consider the advice of Pakistan's army commander regarding ending the blockade.

20 Apr@clashreport

Reuters reports President Trump told Pakistan's army chief he would consider the request to end the blockade.

20 Apr@MonitorX99800

Adds that there is growing hope in Islamabad for Trump to end the blockade and extend the ceasefire, building on previous Pakistani urging.

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