West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hopes rose for renewed talks between the United States and Iran, as the US military said its blockade of Iranian ports was in full effect and Tehran threatened to retaliate by striking targets across the war-weary region. US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a second round of talks could happen "over the next two days", telling the New York Post the negotiations could be held again in Islamabad as diplomats worked through back channels to arrange them. Regional officials said on Wednesday that the United States and Iran gave an "in principle agreement" to extend the two-week ceasefire, which is due to expire on April 22, to allow for more diplomacy. Follow for LIVE updates here

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for her unwillingness to help in the Iran war, in an interview published Tuesday. We are closing the blog now