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US President Donald Trump stated that the war between the US and Iran has ended. However, Iran, while confirming ongoing talks, threatened to expand its control from the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf in retaliation for US port blockades.

Trump Declares US-Iran War Over

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the 14th (local time) in an interview with American media that the war between the United States and Iran has "ended." President Trump also mentioned that further talks with Iran would take place in the coming days. Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo reported on her social media platform 'X' that President Trump had told her the war was over.

Iran Continues Dialogue, Threatens Expanded Blockade

Iran confirmed that it continues to communicate with the United States through intermediary Pakistan. However, Iran threatened to retaliate against the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports by expanding its current control in the Strait of Hormuz to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. The U.S. and Iran had reached a two-week ceasefire agreement on the 7th, which is set to expire on the 22nd. Officials are reportedly discussing an extension of the ceasefire to pursue a diplomatic resolution.

*Source: 聯合新聞網 (2026-04-16)*

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