[US-Israel, Iran War Day #49] Iran War was a ‘Diversion’ but US Action Will deliver Results, Trump Says

In Brief…

• Iran on Friday announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but President Donald Trump said the US naval blockade targeting Iran will remain fully in place until a final deal between the two sides is completed.
• US President Donald Trump said he was not sure the ceasefire with Iran needs to be extended, adding that the next round of talks with Tehran could take place over the weekend.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said US President Donald Trump is determined to continue the naval blockade on Iran and efforts to dismantle what remains of its nuclear capabilities.
• US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to formally begin a 10-day ceasefire at 5 p.m. EST.

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[UPDATE] US plans to engage in talks with Iran in Pakistan on Monday