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President Trump took reporter questions on topics ranging from the war with Iran to immigration and energy prices in the Oval Office on Monday. Following his remarks, CBS News' Natalie Brand added further context.

President Trump took questions from reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, addressing topics including the war with Iran, immigration, and energy prices. According to Middle East Eye, Trump stated that talks with Iran are currently ongoing at Iran's request, with backing from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.

Trump also commented on the US military blockade of Iran, saying that it would continue until Iran either made a deal or surrendered. As reported by Jerusalem Post, he added that "nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a deal, or total surrender, is accomplished."

DW News reported that Trump declared the US military blockade would continue until Iran either made a deal or went for total surrender. The Hill reported that Trump was scheduled to sign an executive order at the White House on Monday afternoon.

Brief written by urgent.news from CBS News, Middle East Eye, DW News, The Hill, Jerusalem Post — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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