Key facts
- President Trump announced an Iran deal is days away following recent strikes.
- An Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, with both pilots safely rescued.
- President Trump warned that further bombing of Iran would lead to casualties and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- He indicated that economic pressure and a blockade were more effective than bombing in negotiations.
Following an exchange of strikes that impacted an April ceasefire, President Trump announced that a deal with Iran is days away. He also confirmed that US Apache helicopter pilots were safely rescued after their aircraft went down near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump cautioned that further military action against Iran would lead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for months and result in loss of life, suggesting economic pressure and blockade were more effective negotiation tools.