Trump Extends Iran Deadline, Peace Talks Unclear

0:00President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until April 6th. He's putting a hold on bombing Iran's energy plants, saying peace talks are going very well. This comes amid nearly a month of conflict in the Middle East. Earlier, Trump criticized allies like Australia for not stepping up to secure the Strait. He noted Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through as a goodwill gesture during negotiations. The U.S. has also deployed uncrewed drone boats for patrols in the area. Australian officials defended their role, pointing out they've sent a surveillance plane, to help defend Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates. No direct request came for Hormuz support, they said. Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull agreed, calling a right to avoid deeper involvement. Iranian leaders call the latest U.S. peace proposal one-sided and unfair. Meanwhile, strikes keep hitting Israel, Lebanon, and Iran, with Lebanon's death toll now over 1,100 including many children and women. Israel announced it killed Iran's revolutionary guard

1:04Navy Commander overseeing the Strait. As talks show mixed signals and fighting rages on, all eyes stay on whether a deal can emerge soon. That's the story for today. Sydney News Today, Driven by AI