President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday morning that the Strait of Hormuz could open as early as Thursday, citing significant progress in negotiations with Iran. 'They saw the military deployment and they will be very smart to reach a deal,' Trump said, according to N12. The president described the talks as 'very good.'
President Trump's latest remarks, reported by N12 on Wednesday morning, represent the most optimistic assessment yet of the timeline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a Tuesday evening report from The New York Times, cited by The Zioneer, that negotiations were advancing. Trump had earlier stated Wednesday that the strait would open 'very soon' and warned Iran of a 'very hard blow' if talks failed. The new statement adds that the strait could open 'tomorrow' (Thursday), suggesting a deal could be reached within hours. Trump attributed the progress to the visible US military buildup in the region, which he said convinced Iran to negotiate seriously. The president described the talks as 'very good' and noted the day was 'very good.' The status of the strait, a vital global energy artery, remains a central issue in US-Iran tensions, with the US maintaining a military posture while pursuing a diplomatic track.
3 developments
- StrongTrump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen as early as Saturday or Monday
- StrongTrump: US and Iran close to 60-day ceasefire deal, Strait of Hormuz to reopen
- StrongTrump threatens to 'blow the sh*t out of' Iran over Strait of Hormuz
- StrongTrump: Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran
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