Trump's Iran Ceasefire Dilemma: Bombs or Talks?

0:00On April 18, President Trump is deciding whether to extend the ceasefire with Iran as a near-expiration next week. He warned he might have to start dropping bombs again if talks stall. The truce has held so far, with Iran agreeing to work on removing its enriched uranium stockpile. Meanwhile, both sides plan meetings this weekend, but the US keeps up its naval blockade on Iranian ports until a full deal locks in. Trump also posted that China's President-C is pleased about the strait of Hormuz reopening, hinting at a big upcoming summit there. Iranians push back hard, with their parliament speaker warning the strait could close again if the blockade drags on. Their foreign minister called passage open for commercial ships during the ceasefire, tied to a separate deal in Lebanon involving Israel and Hezbollah. That news dropped oil prices 10% and boosted stock markets. Trump insists his Iran plan stand alone from Lebanon and claims no cash will change hands, despite reports of talks over unfreezing 20 billion.

1:02Dollars for uranium surrender. A three-page plan to end the war is in the works, as 49 leaders met in Paris to push for strait access. Tensions simmer with the blockade in threats, but negotiations roll on eyes they glued to what Trump drops next on this high-stakes chessboard.