Iran War Live: Trump Says Tehran Wants End to Blockade; Israel Kills Medics
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 20:00 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera, France 24 English
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran wants an end to a naval blockade imposed by the US on Iranian ports. However, Al Jazeera reports that Iran rejects US conditions for lifting sanctions, while France 24 English notes tensions in Lebanon continue to escalate despite a fragile ceasefire.
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