00:00Iran has warned that it will completely block exports and imports across the partial Gulf region, the Sea of Oman
00:08and the Red Sea if the United States did not lift its blockade on Iranian ports.
00:13In a statement, Iran say it will act to strengthen to defend its national sovereignty and its interests, adding that
00:20the U.S. blockade was a prelude to violating the ceasefire.
00:24Iran effectively closed the strait of Omos when Israel and the United States launched strikes against ISIS more than a
00:30month ago.
00:31Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump says he thinks the war in Iran is very close to over.
00:37President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a second round of talks could happen over the next two days,
00:42telling reporters that the negotiation could be held again in Islamabad as diplomats work through back channels to arrange them.
00:50Regional officials said on Wednesday the United States and Iran gave an in-principle agreement to extend the two-week
00:57ceasefire,
00:57which is due to expire on April 22 to allow for more diplomacy.
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