00:00U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to act decisively and sign an agreement
00:05following stalled negotiations and reports of a possible extended U.S. blockade.
00:10In a post on Truth Social, he says the country could not get its act together
00:15and insists that Tehran must not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
00:19Earlier, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump had instructed aides
00:23to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iranian ports.
00:26Officials said extending the blockade is viewed as a lower-risk strategy
00:31compared with renewed military action over a complete withdrawal from the ongoing conflict.
00:36Iran continues to seek recognition of its right to enrich uranium for civilian purposes
00:41while maintaining that its nuclear program remains peaceful.
00:45The country currently holds about 440 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent,
00:51which could be further refined to weapons create if required.
00:55Iranian officials said the country could withstand a blockade
00:58by relying on alternative trade routes and maintaining economic resilience under continued pressure.
01:04They added that the conflict is still ongoing
01:06and stressed that the situation has not yet reached a final resolution.
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