00:02This morning, the United States and Iran appear to be at a stalemate with no clear path to a ceasefire.
00:08Fighting across the region continued overnight, sirens blaring in Jerusalem as multiple waves of missile attacks hit Israel,
00:16with interceptions reported over the West Bank, even as far as the United Arab Emirates.
00:21In Abu Dhabi, two people were killed and three others wounded by falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile.
00:28In Israel, two people were hurt in a blast north of Tel Aviv in Kafar Qasim, as rescue crews responded
00:35to one of several barrages.
00:37Meanwhile, Israel is expanding its strikes inside Iran.
00:41New video shows damage in the port city of Bandar Abbas, with additional targets hit in Isfahan, according to the
00:48Israeli military.
00:50Despite President Donald Trump's claims, Iran wants to make a deal, quote,
00:54so badly they're afraid to say it, signs this morning point the other way.
00:59Iran's parliament is now moving to formalize fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz,
01:05a move that could shake global oil supply.
01:08And a state-run outlet reports Iran-backed Houthis are ready to enter the fight.
01:13Behind the scenes, the Trump administration is trying to find an off-ramp.
01:17Officials tell CNN they're working to set up talks as early as this weekend,
01:22with Vice President J.D. Vance expected to travel, possibly to Pakistan or Turkey, though plans remain fluid.
01:29The White House is escalating its warning.
01:31Press Secretary Caroline Levitt says if Iran does not accept that it has been, quote,
01:37defeated militarily, Trump is prepared to act.
01:40But the president's preference is always peace.
01:43There does not need to be any more death and destruction.
01:45But if Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment,
01:49if they fail to understand that they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be,
01:55President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before.
01:59President Trump does not bluff, and he is prepared to unleash hell.
02:04Markets are reacting.
02:06Oil prices climbed again Thursday after Iran rejected the 15-point Trump administration plan.
02:12Brent crude, the global benchmark, is up about 1.5 percent to just over $98 a barrel after sitting below
02:19$95 a day ago.
02:21U.S. crude is also rising more than 2 percent to top $92 a barrel.
02:27That's all about 20 years.
02:27That's a great point for you today.
02:28It will be true.
02:28You will be tired.
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