Trump Announces Possible US-Iran Talks Resumption Amid Ceasefire Efforts

The United States and Iran moved toward a ceasefire deal and potential resumption of peace talks after six weeks of war.

President Trump said talks with Tehran could resume over the next two days in Pakistan.

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The truce agreed on April 7 remained in place as Washington pressed Iran with a naval blockade of its ports.

CENTCOM said no ships slipped through the blockade in the first 24 hours, though tracking data indicated some Iran-linked vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump also announced the US would not renew a 30-day waiver on Iranian oil sanctions.

A fire at the Rahman Textile garment factory killed at least 41 workers after owners welded shut the fire exits.

Police detained factory owner Faisal Rahman.

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Death toll estimates diverged: the government placed the figure at 28, the Dhaka Tribune at 33, Al Jazeera counted at least 41.

Survivors described pounding on locked doors as smoke filled stairwells.

The Bangladesh Garment Workers' Federation called a nationwide strike.

Rahman Textile produced clothing for European brands including Hessen and BrandBox.

Both companies said they were deeply saddened and would review their operations.

Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March.

Rahman Textile owner claimed the factory had passed its most recent safety inspection in January.

Clean Clothes Campaign said the audit system was fundamentally broken.