Trump Extends Iran Deadline, War Rages On

0:00It's March 23rd, Canada news today starts now, AI powered and ready. President Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, giving them five more days before any strikes on their power plants. He announced this after what he described as productive talks that could lead to a full resolution in the conflict. The war, now in its fourth week since starting on February 28th, has seen Iran close the vital waterway, which carries a fifth of the world's oil shipments. This has triggered massive disruptions in energy markets and everyday goods prices far beyond the Middle East. Reactions poured in quickly, with Iranian state media claiming Trump backed down from their strong warnings. The fighting has already claimed over 2,000 lives, including more than 1,500 in Iran alone, while oil prices hover around. $13 a barrel, hitting developing country's hardest. Meanwhile, Israel hit infrastructure targets in Tehran, with a wave of strikes, and the

1:01United Arab Emirates worked to intercept incoming Iranian. Missiles, both sides have traded threats, from power plant attacks to mining the Persian Gulf, raising fears for civilians and shipping routes. As discussions stretched through the week, the fragile pause hangs on negotiation progress, leaving global markets and regional leaders on edge for the next move.