00:00I had to divert, because if I didn't do that...
00:03U.S. President Donald Trump said the war in Iran is, quote, very close to over.
00:08Trump's statement comes as the ceasefire that is set to expire on the 22nd of April remains on shaky ground.
00:16The United States is pressing ahead with its blockade on Iranian ports, while Tehran issued fresh threats in response.
00:24Nonetheless, officials said they were making progress on talks, and mediators said on Wednesday they moved closer to extend the
00:32ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
00:35Negotiators are focusing on three key points that derailed last weekend's talks, including Iran's nuclear program, the Strait of Hormuz,
00:43and compensation for wartime damages.
00:45Despite the fragile truce, oil prices fell on Wednesday and U.S. talks rose in hopes of an end to
00:52the war.
00:52Meanwhile, Israel continued its aerial and ground war on Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
00:58The attacks come just after Israel and Lebanon held their first direct talks in decades in Washington.
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