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0:00Hello, David Rollins, rounding up some of the latest news from around the world. US Vice President J.D. Vance says he's confident that President Donald Trump will receive a response from Iran before his deadline on reopening the Strait of Humus later this morning. Trump has drawn intense criticism and concern after warning a social media post of the death of an entire civilisation should Tehran not agree to a deal. There are reports that Iran has opted to withdraw from negotiations. While speaking in Hungary, Vance's told reporters, there are weapons in the US arsenal that they have elected not to use yet. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ehnyeh, who has confirmed that the IDF has struck bridges and railways in Iran after the US hit the energy hub of Harg Island. But the US and Israel have repeatedly rejected claims that they have been striking civilian infrastructure, which is generally considered illegal under international law. Just over 2,000 people have been killed in Iran since the war began. Netanyahu claims the facilities targeted were used by Iran's revolutionary guards for military

1:05purposes. And Tropical Cyclone Vi Anu is continuing to impact Fiji, affecting flights from Australia and forcing a number of resorts to issue warnings to guests. The Category 3 system has brought heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds to the Pacific island nation. A Fiji airways fly from Sydney bound for the tourist hub of Nandi was earlier redirected to Tonga after attempting to land three times. Six other international flights have been cancelled as the system moves south to the west of Fiji. A B CNews