US says ‘no time frame’ on ending war with Iran, as Tehran says reopening Strait of Hormuz ‘not possible’

David Willis
North America correspondent

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been briefing reporters about President Donald Trump’s view of the ceasefire and peace negotiations.

Trump has said he’s extending the ceasefire because Iran’s leadership – decimated by the war – is fractured, and needs time to come up with a proposal to end the conflict.

He has also said a US blockade of ships entering or leaving Iranian ports is to remain in place – a move intended to squeeze Iran economically which has incensed Iran, which regards it as tantamount to an act of war.

Levitt insisted the plan was working. “We