Trump Says Iran War is 'Close to Over' as Blockade Continues
NBC News
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United States Central Command says the American blockade of Iranian ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz is now “fully implemented” as President Donald Trump indicates that a new round of ceasefire talks to end the war could begin by the end of the week.
Trump also said that the war’s aims are already mainly accomplished, saying, “I view it as very close to over.” NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
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