Operation Epic Fury: U.S. Pressures Iran, Seeks Nuclear Deal

0:00U.S. Central Command's Admiral Bradley Cooper, alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hexeth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Cain, gave the latest. On Operation Epic Fury from the Pentagon, the naval blockade on Iran has held tight no ships have slipped through in the past 48 hours. Central Command says 10 vessels followed orders and headed back to Iranian ports or coastal waters. Treasury Secretary Scott Besan is cranking up the economic squeeze, calling it the financial side of the pressure campaign. He's warned nations and companies worldwide to steer clear of Iranian oil or holding their cash, aiming to hit Tehran's wallet hard. This blockade is set to drag down Iran's economy big time, with talks centering on their nuclear program. Iran claims it's all peaceful, but U.S. officials want a deal to lock that down before things escalate further. Hexeth laid it out clear during the briefing. Trump prefers a smooth negotiation led by the Vice President, but the hard path is on

1:00the table, if needed. Meanwhile, President Trump announced Israel and Lebanon will meet again today for ceasefire talks, building on their first sit-down and decades right, here in Washington. As these moves pile on the pressure, eyes stay glued on how Iran responds, and whether a deal sticks in the region. California news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Cory with the story.