00:00President Trump is signaling little urgency to revive negotiations with Iran,
00:04telling CNBC he couldn't care less if the talks collapse after months of diplomatic back and forth.
00:10The comments came amid reports that Iranian officials were considering ending discussions
00:15with the United States and potentially restricting access through the Strait of Hormuz,
00:20one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes.
00:22Despite concerns that renewed tensions could disrupt global energy supplies,
00:26Trump downplayed the risk, predicting oil prices would eventually drop like a rock
00:31and arguing that Americans would tolerate higher gas prices
00:35if it meant preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
00:38At the same time, the president said discussions with Iran are still continuing
00:42and reported a productive conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,
00:47aimed at preventing a broader regional escalation involving Lebanon and Hezbollah.
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