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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Until Talks Conclude 0 (0)

President Donald Trump posted on social media that he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, after plans for diplomatic talks between the two countries were scrapped. Joe Mathieu reports on “Bloomberg The Close.” ——– More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: https://twitter.com/BloombergTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloombergTelevision Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergtv/ Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloombergbusiness?lang=en Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/bloomberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomberg-news/ More [See More…]

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UK, France to Host Summit on Strait of Hormuz 0 (0)

The UK and France are hosting a summit to discuss setting up a naval force that would ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The Maritime Freedom of Navigation Initiative would be “strictly defensive in nature,” according to a UK statement, and it would be coupled with insurance industry support and back efforts to clear mines in the strait. The European initiative may not go far enough to satisfy Trump, who has mocked NATO over what he’s called a refusal to help the US confront Iran. Bloomberg’s Oliver Crook reports. ——– More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like [See More…]

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Trump Says US-Iran Truce Deal Looking ‘Very Good’ 0 (0)

US President Donald Trump said it is “looking very good” that the US and Iran could clinch a permanent ceasefire as the two sides discuss an extended truce ahead of its expiration next week. On Thursday, Trump said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the truce, calling it a step toward a broader peace agreement. Bloomberg’s Patrick Sykes reports. ——– More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles [See More…]

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War Update: Trump Says ‘We’re Dealing Very Nicely’ With Iran 0 (0)

President Donald Trump says he’s not sure if the Iran ceasefire needs to be extended and that the next meeting with Iran might happen over the weekend. He speaks with reporters outside of the White House. ——– More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: https://tinyurl.com/ysu5b8a9 Visit http://www.bloomberg.com for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: https://twitter.com/BloombergTV Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloombergTelevision Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergtv/ Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloombergbusiness/ TikTok: [See More…]

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Bolton: How Trump’s Iran decisions show ‘panic’ 0 (0)

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton discusses the state of play with Iran and says he thinks President Trump is struggling to find a way out of the conflict. Also, CNN White House correspondent Alayna Treene rolls the tape on Trump’s repeated assertions that the war in Iran will be over soon. 0:00 John Bolton reacts to Trump saying the Iran war is almost over 3:09 Bolton says he thinks Trump is in a panic over Iran 5:09 Why does Trump keep saying the Iran war will end soon? 8:01 Trump says “there’s going to be a hit” to [See More…]

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What Another War in the Middle East Means for Military Families 0 (0)

Even as a two-week ceasefire takes hold, mothers in multigenerational military families — some veterans themselves — are anxious about what the war in Iran could mean for their children, as they face the uncertainty of another conflict in the Middle East. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times is [See More…]

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MTG calls for Trump’s removal from office: ‘He’s out of control’ 0 (0)

Former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) says President Trump’s threat to wipeout “a whole civilization” if Iran didn’t meet his demands is “absolute madness.” Greene says administration officials need to work to “rein in” Trump as the fragile ceasefire with Iran takes hold. 0:00 Marjorie Taylor Greene explains why she called for Trump to be removed from office 3:08 Did Trump really intend to kill Iran’s entire population if they refused his demands? 4:48 Didn’t MTG see this coming when she supported Trump’s rhetoric in the past? 8:54 How does MTG feel about being aligned with Democrats in opposition to [See More…]

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Do Trump’s threats to strike Iran’s infrastructure cross into war crimes? 0 (0)

Just five months after President Donald Trump and his allies appeared indignant over a video in which six congressional Democrats warned service members not to obey illegal orders, Trump is showing exactly what they were talking about. He’s set an 8 p.m. ET Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a deal and re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Otherwise, Trump has repeatedly said, he will strike Iranian infrastructure sites including power plants, bridges, oil wells and possibly others like water desalination plants in ways that could well amount to war crimes. 0:00 CNN This Morning panel reacts to senator calling [See More…]

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‘Ok, wow!’: Trump’s profane Iran threat stuns CNN panel 0 (0)

President Donald Trump issued a remarkable, profanity-laced warning to Iran, warning of severe military action should Tehran fail to make a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil thoroughfare. He said in a post to social media that Tuesday, “will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F**kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!”. 0:00 Jake Tapper reads Trump’s profane threat to Iran 0:44 Inside Politics panel gives initial reaction to Trump’s ‘over the top’ [See More…]

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Bolton reacts to Trump’s latest Iran threat: ‘I wouldn’t recommend that’ 0 (0)

President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by “blowing up and completely obliterating” key Iranian energy infrastructure. Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton reacts to the state of the conflict with Iran and President Trump’s latest threat to strike Iran’s critical infrastructure. Military analyst Malcolm Davis and Democratic representative Gabe Vasquez also weigh in. 0:00 President Trump issues a new threat to Iran 0:31 Bolton on whether Trump should order strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure 1:38 [See More…]