(260420) -- WASHINGTON, April 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 18, 2026 shows a view of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. As U.S. forces have intercepted and taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship and Iran said it has currently no decision to send a negotiating delegation for peace talks, the prospect of an expected second round of U.S.-Iran talks remains unclear.
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