Trump officials are internally discussing details for a potential second, in-person meeting with Iranian officials before a ceasefire expires, a source familiar with the talks told CNN, though it’s unclear whether such a meeting would materialize.

US President Donald Trump said Monday the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks.

The US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is preventing ships from entering or exiting all of Iran’s ports — a monumental task that carries heavy risks and complications, experts said. President Trump vowed to carry on the blockade as a means to strangle Iran’s already weakened economy as the US and Israel wage war on its terrorist regime.

What could the United States' blockade in the Strait of Hormuz look like and what impact might it have? Here's what to know.

A full week of dangerous weather is looming for the central US, with multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms that will unleash destructive hail and winds and potentially a few tornadoes.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports, angering Tehran and adding uncertainty around the crucial waterway, although hopes for dialogue to end the war provided some relief to oil markets nL1N40W14D where benchmark prices fell below $100 on Tuesday.

President Trump on Monday said that Iran had reached out seeking a deal “very badly,” even as the US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports warning that any Iranian attack ships approaching restricted waters in the Strait of Hormuz would be destroyed.

US vice-president says a lot of progress was made in talks at the weekend, adding: "The ball is in Iran's court."

Follow real-time developments as the US-Israel war with Iran enters a tentative de-escalation phase. Truce talks were held after a two-week ceasefire was agreed upon by both the stakeholders amid continued regional tensions and high-stakes diplomatic efforts.

Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition imposed on Monday evening

Pakistan Brokered Top-level peace talks between the US and Iran concluded after 21 hours without an agreement, with Vice President Vance citing Iran's refusal to accept US terms as a major issue.