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Trump Says Strait “Open” but U.S. Blockade Will Continue
Laura Coates Live
Apr 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump says he may not extend the ceasefire with Iran if negotiations fail. He also warned the US would secure Iran’s nuclear material “in a much more unfriendly form” if no deal is reached for its peaceful transfer. He earlier expressed confidence that both sides are close to a deal.