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5 min readPresident Trump announced on social media that the U.S. Navy will begin blockading all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz, and that any vessel that paid a fee to Iran for passage would not be granted safe passage through the waterway. The announcement came after the breakdown of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan. Speaking on Fox News, Trump said of Iran: "They wanna have nuclear weapons. They're not gonna have nuclear weapons. I've been saying that for thirty years. I would never allow that to happen before I was in politics. And that country will not have nuclear weapons."
Fighting continues in Lebanon and Gaza despite ceasefire efforts
Israel's refusal to stop fighting in Lebanon has threatened the existing ceasefire with Iran, which had threatened "strong responses." President Trump said Israel would reduce its attacks in Lebanon, but attacks have continued. Israel's military said it struck more than 200 Hezbollah targets over the weekend, and Hezbollah said it continued rocket, drone, and artillery attacks on Israel and Israeli troops inside Lebanon. Lebanon says the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to Washington will hold their first direct meeting Tuesday. In a speech, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed historic accomplishments in Iran and Lebanon, and said his goal in talks is to disarm Hezbollah and reach a peace agreement
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- 1 (00:04) **Trump Threatens Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz** - President Trump announces a U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that ships paying fees to Iran will not have safe passage.
- 2 (00:30) **Trump on Iran Nuclear Talks Breakdown** - In a Fox News appearance, Trump discusses failed negotiations with Iran in Pakistan, reiterating his long-standing opposition to Iran having nuclear weapons.
- 3 (01:20) **Israel-Hezbollah Fighting Continues Despite Ceasefire Talks** - Israel strikes over 200 Hezbollah targets while Hezbollah continues rocket and drone attacks, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict proceed.
- 4 (01:39) **Diplomatic Moves on Lebanon** - Lebanon announces a first direct meeting between its ambassador and Israel's ambassador in Washington, as Netanyahu claims progress on disarming Hezbollah.
- 5 (02:10) **Russia-Ukraine Easter Truce Fails** - Both sides accuse each other of breaking the Orthodox Christian Easter ceasefire, with Russia dismissing calls to extend the truce.
- 6 (03:01) **Sexual Assault Investigation Opened Against Rep. Eric Solwell** - The Manhattan DA's office opens a sexual assault investigation into the California congressman and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, who denies allegations.
- 7 (03:35) **Ireland Fuel Crisis Deepens** - Hundreds of gas stations run out of fuel as farmer and trucker protests over rising prices enter their sixth day, blocking major roads.
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