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1. Trump says US-Iran talks will resume —Trump posted on social media on the 19th, “My representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan. They will arrive there tomorrow night for negotiations. We are offering a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they accept it because if they don’t, the United States will destroy every power plant and every bridge in Iran. The days of easy talk are over! They will collapse quickly, easily. If they don’t accept the deal, I will have the honor of doing what must be done.” 2. Trump says US-Iran agreement is still possible —US President Trump told ABC News on the 19th that Iran has “seriously violated” the ceasefire, but he still believes a peace agreement can be reached with Iran. “It will happen. Either way. Either it’s negotiable or it’s tough. It will happen. You can quote me.” 3. Trump says Iran has agreed to many terms of the agreement—US President Trump: There is ongoing conflict between moderates and hardliners within Iran. Iran has agreed to many terms of the agreement. 4. Vance to Withhold Participation in Renewed US-Iran Talks —US President Trump stated in an interview on April 19th that "for security reasons, US Vice President Vance will not participate in the renewed US-Iran talks." According to Trump, special envoys Witkov and Kushner will arrive in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on the evening of April 20th (Eastern Time) to participate in the US-Iran talks scheduled for April 21st. 5. "Very Likely" to Travel to Islamabad if US-Iran Agreement Reached —US President Trump said in an interview with the New York Post on the 19th that he would "very likely" travel to Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, if the US and Iran can reach an agreement. Trump stated that he would not make a decision before progress in the negotiations, but would "likely go later." 6. Will Consider Pakistan's Proposal Regarding the Blockade of Iranian Ports —A Pakistani security source stated that Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Munir spoke with US President Trump, informing him that the blockade of Iranian ports was an obstacle to the negotiations. Trump told Munir that he would consider his proposal. 7. Claims US military intercepts and controls Iranian cargo ship —US President Trump posted on social media on the afternoon of the 19th, stating that a cargo ship flying the Iranian flag attempted to break through the US naval blockade that day, and a US destroyer intercepted it by force. US Marines have taken control of the ship. 8. Shares poll: Majority of voters support military action against Iran —Trump shared an article on social media titled "McLaughlin Poll: Voters Support Trump's Iran Policy." The poll showed that a majority of voters (52%) support military action to eliminate Iran's nuclear and missile programs, while 40% oppose it—an improvement from last month. Support is overwhelmingly strong among Republicans (87%), but also clearly crosses party lines, with 28% of Democrats and 23% of Harris voters also expressing support.

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