Iran war: Tehran says 'progress' made in talks with US

Key Points:

• Iran has reimposed its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after briefly reopening it, demanding that the US end its blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas before reopening the vital waterway permanently.
• Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged "progress" in talks with the US but emphasized that significant gaps and fundamental issues remain unresolved, keeping a permanent peace deal "far" off.
• The ceasefire between the US-Israel coalition and Iran, which began on April 8, is set to expire on Wednesday unless extended, with US President Donald Trump warning against Iranian "blackmail" and threatening to withdraw from the ceasefire if no long-term agreement is reached.
• In southern Lebanon, where a temporary ceasefire is in effect, the Israeli military reported the death of one soldier, raising the total Israeli military casualties to 15 since the ground offensive began.
• Previous negotiations in Islamabad between US and Iranian delegations ended without a deal, with Iran's nuclear program remaining a major sticking point, as the US demands Iran surrender all nuclear material.