Trump Weighs Iran Ceasefire Extension

0:00President Trump announced he's highly unlikely to extend the two weeks he spire with Iran, set to expire Wednesday evening Washington time. That truth kicked off April 7th, and without a deal soon, tensions could spike right back up. Trump stressed he's not rushing into anything bad, saying they've got plenty of time. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance heads out Monday to restart talks, likely Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, joined by Jared Kushner and Special. End Boy Steve Whitcoff. The straight-of-horn move stays blockaded by the U.S. until a full agreement, even though Iran briefly promised to reopen it before backing off. Iranians are pushing back hard, with their president citing deep mistrust and parliament speaker calling out threats as surrender tactics. The war erupted late February after U.S. and Israeli strikes, leading to attacks on bases and an energy crisis that's jacked up prices worldwide. Trump's facing heat at home, too, with polls showing most Americans against the fight. Over the weekend, the U.S. Navy grabbed an Iranian cargo ship and Trump warned of more seizures,

1:04or hits if no deal. Nuclear demands loom large. Iran won't hand over uranium stockpiles, plus internal splits between hardliners like IRGC leaders and dealmakers in. Tehran. Still, officials see a solid shot at wrapping this worn days, easing fuel costs and avoiding a quagmire like past conflicts. Trump's holding firm, betting patience pays off over bad terms. That's the story for today. Calgary News Today, driven by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.