US EditionThe Latest: US blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented' as Trump says war is near end
- Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif began a diplomatic tour Wednesday to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey to facilitate a second round of U.S.-Iran talks before the April 22 ceasefire expires.
- This diplomatic push follows recent negotiations in Islamabad that ended without a formal agreement, as Sharif hopes to secure a breakthrough before the ceasefire window closes.
- Fighting has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran and more than 2,100 in Lebanon, while 26 South Korean vessels remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz awaiting safe passage.
- President Donald Trump said the war in Iran was "very close to over," while the U.S. military confirmed its blockade on Iranian ports had been "fully implemented."
- Hezbollah opposes the direct talks and refuses to abide by resulting agreements, even as South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun works to ensure ship safety during the ceasefire window.
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Iranian Port Blockade Now Enforced; US Halting All Maritime Traffic in and out of Iran
The Iranian port blockade is now fully enforced. The United States is halting all maritime traffic in and out of the country. President Donald Trump said another round of U.S.–Iranian peace talks could take place within days. The President also said China is “very happy” about the move by the United States to secure the Strait of Hormuz. He added that Beijing has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. 🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Li…
US blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented'
The US military said Tuesday that it successfully stopped six ships from sailing out of Iranian ports during the first 24 hours of a naval blockade against the Islamic republic. Central Command (CENTCOM) – which is responsible for American forces in the Middle East – said more than 10,000 US troops, over a dozen warships, and dozens of aircraft are taking part in the mission. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us…
Trump Says Iran War is 'Close to Over' as Blockade Continues
United States Central Command says the American blockade of Iranian ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz is now “fully implemented” as President Donald Trump indicates that a new round of ceasefire talks to end the war could begin by the end of the week. Trump also said that the war’s aims are already mainly accomplished, saying, “I view it as very close to over.” NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
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