President Trump's deadline for an agreement with Iran on the Strait of Hormuz expires tonight, with the president reiterating that failure to reach a deal will trigger 'devastating strikes.'
President Trump's deadline for a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires tonight, with the president warning of 'devastating strikes' if no agreement is reached. The statement, reported at 21:19 Jerusalem time, follows a day of mixed signals. Earlier, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that talks were ongoing and a deal could be reached as early as Wednesday. Trump himself had earlier indicated a phased approach: 'If not today, then tomorrow. And if not tomorrow, we'll talk.' The latest message, however, sets a firm deadline tonight. The evolution reflects the volatility of the diplomatic push, as the Trump administration seeks to end the months-long blockade of the strategic waterway. As The Zioneer reported earlier, the administration had previously signaled flexibility, but the president's latest statement reverts to a hard deadline.
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