President Donald Trump reportedly promised the Strait of Hormuz would reopen today, Wednesday, but the deadline has since been pushed to Friday, according to Israel's Channel 14. The shift marks another delay in the timeline for the strategic waterway's reopening amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
President Donald Trump reportedly promised the Strait of Hormuz would reopen today, Wednesday, but the deadline has since been pushed to Friday, according to Israel's Channel 14. The report, circulating Wednesday evening, provides no further details on the reason for the delay or Trump's exact words.
The development adds another twist to a day of shifting timelines. At 07:01 today, The Zioneer reported Trump saying the strait could open as early as Thursday. By 08:26, a series of contradictory reports emerged: a senior Iranian official told Al-Mayadeen that the deal is postponed indefinitely as long as US threats continue; Reuters cited Iranian sources saying a deal is not imminent; and Trump himself said the strait will open 'very soon,' warning Iran would be 'hit' if it reneges, as Qatar proposed an interim deal. Later at 19:52, Trump reiterated the 'very soon' timeline and the Qatari proposal.
As The Zioneer has reported over the past weeks, the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global energy chokepoint — has been at the center of US-Iran negotiations. Trump has repeatedly threatened military action if no deal is reached, including a reported ultimatum on August 3 and a deadline on August 4. The US has also cited progress in talks with Omani mediation, though Iranian officials have consistently downplayed the likelihood of an imminent agreement.
No official confirmation from the White House or Tehran has been issued regarding the Friday deadline. The reason for the latest delay remains unclear, and negotiations continue without a final agreement.
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