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5 min readThe U.S. military is blockading Iranian ports, and President Trump indicated to the New York Post on Tuesday that a second round of talks to end the war could happen "over the next couple of days." In a separate Fox News interview set to air later this morning, Trump said the war is "very close to ending." The comments come amid a devastating toll on energy infrastructure across the Middle East, with the head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, telling an Atlantic Council audience that more than 80 oil and gas fields, refineries, and energy terminals have been damaged in six weeks of conflict. Al Jazeera released footage for the first time of Iran's March missile attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan gas complex and damage to Al Udeid Air Base, where some 10,000 U.S. troops were stationed before the war. Meanwhile, Iran's state news agency said Tehran is seeking financial compensation from four Gulf Arab states and Jordan for hosting U.S. troops that attacked it during the war.
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- 1 (00:00) **U.S.-Iran War: Blockade and Resumption of Talks** - President Trump indicates a second round of talks could happen soon, and the war is "very close to ending."
- 2 (01:13) **Capitol Hill Sexual Abuse Crisis** - Former Congresswoman Jackie Speier says the problem is "big" and the law needs to be amended after two members resigned.
- 3 (02:02) **Midwest Tornado Outbreak** - A dozen twisters reportedly touched down Monday, with significant damage in Ottawa and Hillsdale, Kansas.
- 4 (03:00) **Measles Resurgence and Economic Cost** - A new study finds that responding to last year’s 2,287 measles cases cost the U.S. $244 million, with an average cost of over $104,000 per case.
- 5 (04:07) **Canada Suspends Fuel Tax** - Prime Minister Mark Carney announces the suspension of Canada’s fuel tax from this coming Monday through Labor Day, his first act after securing a majority government.
- 6 (04:28) **Asian Markets Advance** - Financial markets in Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong all gain ground in Wednesday trading.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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