President Donald Trump stated Wednesday afternoon that the Strait of Hormuz may reopen 'today or tomorrow, Thursday,' according to a report. The remarks follow earlier statements that the strait could open 'tomorrow' as talks with Iran progress.
President Donald Trump stated Wednesday afternoon that the Strait of Hormuz may reopen "today or tomorrow, Thursday," according to a report. The remarks update Trump's earlier statements from Wednesday morning, when he indicated the strait could open as early as Thursday.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday (06:13 Jerusalem), Trump first said the strait would open soon, whether by agreement or military action. He then warned of a "very hard blow" if Iran backs out, reported "a lot of progress" in negotiations, and stated the US would know within 48 hours whether the outcome is a voluntary opening or an attack. Across the thread, Trump's statements shifted from a general timeframe to a specific 48-hour window and now to an explicit "today or tomorrow."
The Zioneer has extensively covered the evolving US-Iran negotiations, including Trump's demands for an immediate, non-phased reopening of the strait and his warnings that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons if a deal is reached. The desk also reported on Arabic sources claiming a US military ultimatum if the strait is not reopened.
It remains unclear whether a final agreement has been signed or if the reopening will occur by Thursday as Trump suggested. No independent confirmation of the strait's status has been reported.
5 developments
- StrongTrump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen as early as Saturday or Monday
- StrongTrump: Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain open, with or without Iran
- StrongTrump: Strait of Hormuz fully open by Friday, Iran will not get nuclear weapons
- StrongTrump says tankers are sailing out of Strait of Hormuz, contradicting Iranian reports
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