US-Iran Talks Progress, Strait of Hormuz Remains Blocked

0:00On April 19, talks between the U.S. and Iran are moving forward, but big gaps linger on nuclear deals in control of the straight-of-formos. Iran's top negotiator emits some progress, while President Trump described the chases very good, though he slammed any black militants over that. Vital shipping lane, the war is dragging into its eighth week now, with thousands dead and fighting spilling into Israeli strikes in Lebanon. That straight, which used to handle one-fifth of the world's oil, is basically shut down, sending prices through the roof. And Israeli soldier guy killed in southern Lebanon combat, with nine others wounded, one seriously. Folks are reeling from the human toll, and the global economy is hurting bad from this energy crunch. Iran's own leaders blasted their foreign minister for a tweet that muddied the waters on reopening the straight. They flipped the script Saturday, firing on a tanker trying to pass, and vowing to keep it blocked until the U.S. lifts its poor blockade. Military commanders say they've locked down the straight under full armed control, stirring

1:02more confusion that could spark fresh clashes. Still, mediators stay optimistic, a breakthrough is close if everyone cools off.