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International mediators tonight are pushing for new peace talks between the U.S. and Iran,

and they're seeking to extend the ceasefire that's set to expire next week.

But nothing is set in stone, and the sides remain far apart on issues like the fate of Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

White House correspondent Liz Landers has

been tracking it all and starts our coverage. The waters remain quiet through the Strait of

Hormuz. The U.S. military says its naval blockade of Iran's ports is, quote, fully implemented

as it approaches its third full day. But with the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expiring in less

than a week, beneath the surface and behind the scenes, there's been a flurry of diplomatic conversations.

Regional leaders like Turkey's president, Rejep Tairdewan, said efforts were underway to restart talks

between the U.S. and Iran and to buy more time.

We are making the necessary suggestions and attempts to reduce tensions, extend the ceasefire,

and continue the negotiations.

More regional officials say they're making progress on both fronts after last weekend's failed talks,

including that the U.S. and Iran have agreed in

principle on extending the ceasefire. Publicly, however, U.S. and Iranian officials say they've not

formally agreed to anything, and that engagement continues. White House Press Secretary

Caroline Levitt today. That these conversations are productive and ongoing, and that's where we are right now.

I've also seen some reporting about the potentiality for in-person discussions again.

Those discussions are being had, but nothing is official until you hear it from us here at the White House.

In Iran today, Pakistani military leaders arrived as mediators to discuss plans for a new round of talks.

And Pakistani Prime Minister Shabasharif, who hosted the last round of talks and is considered

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