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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait - Reuters

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait - Reuters

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait Reuters

April 19, 2026 at 01:01 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"The naval blockade will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran, only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100% complete."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Trump’s decision to attack Iran would be paid for by young Americans deployed to the Middle East."

— Jon Ossoff , Politician

"We understand we're working against decades of history and complexities that have led us to this unique moment."

— Marco Rubio , Politician

"This is about bringing a permanent end to 20 or 30 years of Hezbollah's influence in this part of the world."

— Marco Rubio , Politician

"But we can begin to move forward and create the framework where something can happen -- something very positive, something very permanent."

— Marco Rubio , Politician

"We have had progress but there is still a big distance between us."

— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician

"very good conversations"

— Donald Trump , Politician

"blackmail"

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We have had progress but there is still a big distance between us."

— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician

"very good conversations"

— Donald Trump , Politician

"to start dropping bombs again"

— Donald Trump , Politician

"many gaps and some fundamental points remain… we are still far from the final discussion."

— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician

"Trump says Iran cannot make use of its nuclear rights, but doesn’t say for what crime."

— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician

"we will have to start dropping bombs again if no deal was reached by Wednesday."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"if the US is genuinely seeking an agreement, why are they engaging in a naval blockade?"

— Abbas Aslani , Academic

"if it wasn’t for wartime conditions, Araghchi should face impeachment over his remarks on X, accusing him of repeated 'ill-timed' statements."

— Morteza Mahmoudi , Politician

"whether the strait was open or closed would be determined by the military and not by social media posts."

— Mohammad Ghalibaf , Politician

"We have had progress but there is still a big distance between us."

— Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf , Politician

"We are having very good conversations."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Iran's navy was ready to inflict new bitter defeats on its enemies."

— Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei , Politician

"We have had progress but there is still a big distance between us."

— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician

"We are having very good conversations."

— Donald J. Trump , Politician

"to start dropping bombs again unless the countries reached a long-term deal."

— Donald J. Trump , Politician

"Iran’s navy was ready to inflict new bitter defeats on its enemies."

— Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei , Politician

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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait - Reuters
Reutersvia rss 1 quote 1 person

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Reutersvia ai

Iran's top negotiator reported progress in talks with the U.S., but gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump cited 'very good conversations' with Tehran, despite warning against 'blackmail' over the key shipping channel.

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Trump news at a glance: president struggles to reopen strait as Iran rejects US blockade
The Guardianvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

President Trump's earlier optimism about reopening the Strait of Hormuz was challenged as Tehran reversed its decision, reasserting control over the vital waterway and rejecting the U.S. blockade.

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Iran live updates: Trump says 'could' still be differences to work out with Iran
ABC Newsvia ai 3 quotes 1 person

President Trump acknowledged potential remaining differences with Iran, even as the U.S. maintains its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing negotiations.

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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz
The Straits Timesvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

Both the U.S. and Iran report progress in negotiations, but disputes over nuclear limits and control of the Strait of Hormuz persist as the ceasefire deadline approaches.

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Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse
Al Jazeeravia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

Despite reported progress in negotiations, Iran and the U.S. remain distant from a deal, with concerns about a potential return to conflict as their ceasefire nears expiration.

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Reutersvia ai

Iran's chief negotiator reported progress in talks with the U.S., but significant gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump acknowledged 'very good conversations' with Tehran but warned against 'blackmail' over the key shipping channel.

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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Hormuz
The Jakarta Postvia ai

Both Iran and the U.S. report progress in negotiations, but disputes over nuclear limits and control of the vital shipping lane continue as the ceasefire deadline nears, raising concerns about the potential resumption of hostilities.

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Business Standardvia ai

Iran's chief negotiator reported progress in talks with the U.S., but significant gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump acknowledged 'very good conversations' with Tehran but warned against 'blackmail' over the key shipping channel.

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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
The Korea Timesvia ai

Iran's chief negotiator reported progress in talks with the U.S., but significant gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump acknowledged 'very good conversations' with Tehran but warned against 'blackmail' over the key shipping channel.

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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
BusinessWorld Onlinevia ai 4 quotes 3 persons

Iran's chief negotiator reported progress in talks with the U.S., but significant gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump acknowledged 'very good conversations' with Tehran but warned against 'blackmail' over the key shipping channel.

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The Washington Postvia ai

President Trump announced that U.S. representatives are returning to Pakistan for negotiations to end the war with Iran but renewed threats of broad attacks on Iran's infrastructure if no deal is reached, following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on ships.

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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz
Reutersvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

Iran's chief negotiator reported progress in talks with the U.S., but significant gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump acknowledged 'very good conversations' with Tehran but warned against 'blackmail' over the key shipping channel.

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Trump and Tehran’s series of mismanaged posts stall progress towards peace
The Guardianvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Premature media announcements by both President Trump and Tehran have led to the collapse of progress towards a peace settlement between Iran and the U.S.

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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait of Hormuz
GMA News Onlinevia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

Iran's chief negotiator reported progress in talks with the U.S., but significant gaps remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump acknowledged 'very good conversations' with Tehran but warned against 'blackmail' over the key shipping channel.

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