00:00Iran says it still controls the Strait of Hormuz and is not looking to resume talks with the United States.
00:07That comes after President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign against Tehran.
00:13Iran says it will also hold back from further attacks as long as the U.S. pause in strikes continues.
00:20According to American News reports, military officials had advised Trump that the campaign had reached the limit of what it
00:29could achieve.
00:30With fewer targets left and concerns over the supply of air defense systems protecting American bases.
00:37Washington says the pause is meant to create room for negotiations.
00:41But the spokesperson for Iran's foreign ministry, Ismail Bagai, said in a televised address on Monday that Iran had not
00:49asked to resume peace talks with the United States.
00:52Tehran is also insisting it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz.
00:57Oil prices fell after the U.S. halted its bombing campaign.
01:01But Iran's message is that the strides have not changed its influence over one of the world's most important energy
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