"Trump stated he was pausing the effort for a short period to give space for US efforts to finalize a settlement with Iran to end the war. He mentioned the tremendous military success during the campaign against Iran and the progress made toward a complete agreement with Iranian representatives."
"Marco Rubio insisted that while the conflict is not resolved, the initial major US military operation against Iran has concluded. He emphasized that for peace to be achieved, Iran must agree to Trump's demands on its nuclear program and also agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz."
"Rubio expressed hope that during the expected visit to China by Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, Beijing would reiterate to Tehran the need to release its chokehold on the Strait. He noted that it is in China's interest for Iran to stop closing the strait."
Donald Trump announced a pause in Project Freedom, the US initiative to assist stranded vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, to facilitate negotiations with Iran. He emphasized that the blockade of Iranian ports would remain. The decision was influenced by requests from Pakistan and other nations, as well as military successes against Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that a ceasefire in the Middle East is holding, but peace requires Iran to comply with demands regarding its nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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