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Iran ceasefire extended

He said the Strait of Hormuz would stay "totally blockaded".

The President said the extension came at the request of Pakistan.

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The ceasefire follows six weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Iranian backed Hezbollah has not said whether it will respect truce.