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Iran's military says the Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state and the waterway is now
under strict management and control by the armed forces.
Tehran says the restriction will be in place until the U.S. Completely lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.
The announcement came shortly after President Trump said the blockade will remain in place.
Speaking aboard Air Force One last night, Trump was asked about his plans if a deal
is not reached before the ceasefire with Tehran expires next week.
Maybe I won't extend it.
But the blockade is going to remain.
But maybe I won't extend it.
So you have a blockade and unfortunately we'll have to start dropping bombs again.
The leaders of the nation's trying to help broker a longer ceasefire between the U.S.
And Iran met in southern Turkey last night.
Dori Buscarin reports from Istanbul.
The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum
in a rare gathering to help negotiate an end to the war between the U.S.
And Iran.
The leaders of Pakistan and Turkey met separately.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the two would work to extend the ceasefire until peace is achieved in Iran.
That's Dori Bouskaran reporting.