Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Kristen Wright.
President Trump says he's not in any hurry when it comes to making a deal with Iran.
His comments come after he ordered the Navy to,
quote, shoot and kill any boat trying to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR's Jackie Northam reports.
President Trump says he has ordered U.S. Minesweepers to begin clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz,
a slow and dangerous process that could take months to complete.
The threat of mines in the Strait and attacks and ship seizures by Iran is forcing many vessels to stay put.
That 's preventing oil and commodities such as helium,
fertilizer and aluminum, all critical elements for industry, farming and the like, from moving through the Gulf.
That's causing shortages and driving up prices.
Extended an indefinite ceasefire with Iran,
but that has n't stopped the bellicose statements from both sides in the conflict.
Jackie Northam, NPR News.
President Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire for three weeks.
The two sides met at the White House yesterday.
Israel and Hezbollah militants have been trading attacks.
Wildfires are burning in southern Georgia and northern Florida.
Many people have lost their homes at this point, and mandatory evacuations are underway in areas most under threat.
Emily Jones with member station WABE has been covering one fire that's destroyed about 90 homes.