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5 min readPresident Trump announced that the U.S. Navy will block the Strait of Hormuz to all ships, with the military confirming the blockade begins tomorrow. The move follows failed peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Pakistan, which did not produce a deal. NPR’s Piers Mara Lysen explained that it is unclear what happens next. The naval blockade might pressure Iran to accept American terms and restart negotiations, or Trump could decide to send in ground troops. Defense Secretary Pete Heggseth recently stated that if Iran does not turn over its enriched uranium, the U.S. would go in and get it. However, experts note that would likely require ground troops, which could be a political red line for many U.S. voters and is very risky. Another possible outcome, Lysen suggested, is that Trump declares victory—something he has already been doing—and leaves Iran without achieving his major political goal of Iran giving up its nuclear program.
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- 1 (00:00) **News Intro and Top Story: U.S. Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz** - The program opens with President Trump announcing the U.S. Navy will block the Strait of Hormuz starting tomorrow after failed peace talks with Iran.
- 2 (01:08) **Holy Fire Ceremony Continues in Jerusalem** - The ancient Christian tradition of the Holy Fire ceremony took place at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, uninterrupted, for the first time since wartime restrictions were lifted.
- 3 (01:59) **Drivers Find Gas Relief on Tribal Lands** - As gas prices spike during the Iran conflict, some U.S. drivers are saving money by filling up at tribally owned gas stations that are exempt from state fuel taxes.
- 4 (02:53) **Market Update: Futures Trading Lower** - A brief update notes that U.S. futures contracts are trading lower, with Dow futures down about one percent.
- 5 (03:00) **Cold Weather Damages Cherry Crops** - Cold temperatures have severely impacted sweet cherry blooms across central and eastern Washington and Oregon, as reported by Northwest Public Broadcasting's Anna King. (Segment is cut short).
- 6 (03:15) **Rory McIlroy Wins Second Consecutive Masters** - World number two golfer Rory McIlroy has won the Masters Tournament for the second year in a row, becoming only the fourth player ever to achieve the feat.
- 7 (03:53) **Box Office: "Super Mario Galaxy" Holds Top Spot** - The Super Mario Galaxy movie topped the weekend box office with an estimated $69 million in ticket sales.
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