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Iran Rejects Another Temporary Ceasefire, Demands Full and Lasting End to War With US

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that Tehran has told international mediators it will not accept another temporary ceasefire with the United States, insisting instead on a complete end to the nearly six-month war with guarantees fighting will not resume. President Trump said no talks with Iran are scheduled and that the US naval blockade on Iranian ports remains in full force, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply last week.