Today is Tuesday, April 14. We're talking about a showdown at sea involving the U.S. military

and the effort to get peace talks going again before the ceasefire in Iran expires. Also, what's

behind a war of words and images between President Trump and Pope Leo. Plus, the findings from a

first of its kind long-term study about fluoride in American drinking water, the earthquake that was

felt in at least two states last night, and the new previews for some of the most highly anticipated

upcoming movies. Those stories and even more news coming up.

Welcome to The Newsworthy, all the day's news in less than 15 minutes. I'm Erica Mandy.

Thanks so much for being here. Let's do this. American and Iranian officials are reportedly talking about a second round

of face-to-face peace talks before the current ceasefire ends next week. Pakistan has offered to host again

and mediate, saying even though the first

talks did not end with an agreement, that they were part of an ongoing diplomatic process.

Details are also coming out about exactly what was discussed. For example, Iran says it offered

to suspend uranium enrichment for up to five years, but that the Trump administration

insisted on 20 years instead. There are several

other issues being negotiated, like Iran's support for militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah,

and free passage in the Strait of Hormuz. But it's not clear where negotiators landed on those

issues over the weekend. After those talks broke down, President Trump announced a blockade on Iranian ports and said other countries would join in.

While the U.S. did start blocking ships from trying to enter or leave Iranian ports yesterday with more than 15 warships.

But several European leaders rejected the idea.

Some news outlets say at least one tanker linked to Iran appeared to defy the blockade.

The Trump administration's goal is to keep Iran from profiting off oil exports and to put pressure

on its leaders to accept American conditions for ending the war.

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