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Iran war live: Trump says war ‘close to over’ as Hormuz blockade continues

US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as naval blockade of Iranian ports continues.

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By Yashraj Sharma, Zaid Sabah and Lyndal Rowlands
Published On 15 Apr 2026

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  • US President Donald Trump tells Fox News that the war is “close to over” after hinting at a second round of face-to-face talks with Iran in Pakistan in the coming days.
  • The US military says it has “completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea” as its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz continues for a second day.