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Trump shifts message on Iran war

Channel
NBC News
Published
April 18, 2026
BS Rank
95.8% percentile (302 of 7,171)
BS Score
97.26%
Analysis source
gemini

President Trump said “very good conversations” are taking place with Iran after warning the U.S. may start “dropping bombs again” if no deal is met by next week when the ceasefire with Iran expires. It comes as Iran is declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed in response to the U.S. continuing its blockade of Iranian ports. NBC News’ Julie Tsikrin reports.

President Trump said “very good conversations” are taking place with Iran after warning the U.S. may start “dropping bombs again” if no deal is met by next week when the ceasefire with Iran expires. It comes as Iran is declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed in response to the U.S. continuing its blockade of Iranian ports. NBC News’ Julie Tsikrin reports.

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