US President Trump extends Iran ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz blockade to continue
via Egypt Today1 min read
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, following a formal request from Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Pakistani leaders asked for a suspension of US military action against Iran to allow Iranian leadership and representatives time to present a unified proposal. President Trump stated that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will remain in effect, with US forces continuing on high alert. On Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said that while Tehran submitted a 10-point proposal to Pakistan, there are indications the United States lacks seriousness for diplomacy. Baghaei attributed instability in the Strait of Hormuz to American and Israeli aggression, stating the strait was secure before recent attacks. He called on the international community to hold the US and Israel accountable for endangering maritime security. Baghaei emphasized Iran's readiness to respond forcefully to further aggression and confirmed no plans for a second round of negotiations with the United States, describing American proposals as "unserious" and demands as "unrealistic," accusing Washington of violating ceasefire terms.
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Must ReadRenowned Egyptian composer, arranger, and musician Hany Shenouda has passed away at the age of 83. His final musical project was a reimagined version of "Bahlam Ma’ak" "I Dream with You", originally composed by him and performed by Nagat El Saghira. Born in Tanta in 1943, Shenouda founded the iconic Egyptian band El Masryeen, an idea he credited to Nobel Prize-winning author Naguib Mahfouz. Shenouda is recognized for launching the career of Mohamed Mounir, composing and arranging his first two albums. He also played a pivotal role in discovering Amr Diab, encouraging him to move to Cairo and introducing him to audiences through his debut album "Ya Tareeq," for which he composed four tracks and arranged the entire record. Throughout his career, Shenouda composed timeless songs for Nagat El Saghira and Faiza Ahmed, and arranged celebrated songs like "Donia Gedida." He also composed scores for iconic Egyptian films, including "Al Mashbooh" and "Al Hareef."