US being 'humiliated' by Iran, German chancellor says
Rubio said Iran would not be allowed to charge Strait of Hormuz tolls.
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.
Following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, initial U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan earlier this month failed to reach a peace deal.
Trump later announced the open-ended extension of the ceasefire and the continuation of the blockade until Iran's proposal is submitted and discussions are concluded "one way or the other."
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Vance expected to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday
Vice President JD Vance is expected to leave for Pakistan on Tuesday for the next round of peace talks with Iran, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the plans. The sources cautioned that the situation is fluid and plans could change.
-ABC News’ Rachel Scott
2nd round of Israel-Lebanon talks confirmed for Thursday
The State Department will host a second round of talks between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, according to a State Department spokesperson.
"The United States welcomes the productive engagement that began on April 14," the spokesperson said. “We will continue to facilitate direct, good-faith discussions between the two governments."
-ABC News’ Chris Boccia
Trump says 'unlikely' he'll extend ceasefire if deal not reached by deadline
In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, President Donald Trump said that it is "highly unlikely" that he extends the ceasefire if a deal is not reached before the deadline, which the president said is Wednesday evening ET.
The president also doubled down on his blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, saying, “I’m not opening it up.”
“They want me to open it. The Iranians desperately want it opened. I’m not opening it until a deal is signed,” Trump said, according to Bloomberg.
-ABC News’ Michelle Stoddart
Trump says Israel 'never talked' him into war with Iran
President Donald Trump wrote on social media on Monday that Israel "never talked" him into war with Iran.
“Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” the president wrote.
Trump also said in the post that if Iran's leadership is "smart, Iran can have a great and prosperous future!"
-ABC News’ Michelle Stoddart