US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe military consequences, expressing optimism that an agreement could be reached as early as Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, Trump said negotiations with Iran had made significant progress, adding that the strategic waterway, a vital route for global oil and […]
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US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe military consequences, expressing optimism that an agreement could be reached as early as Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters, Trump said negotiations with Iran had made significant progress, adding that the strategic waterway, a vital route for global oil and gas supplies, “is going to be open very soon, or they’re going to get hit very hard.”
The Strait of Hormuz has remained at the centre of tensions after Iran tightened its control over the waterway and sought to regulate shipping and impose transit charges following months of conflict.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also expressed optimism that a deal could be reached within days, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Washington was involved in talks with Iran through Oman to increase maritime traffic in the strait.
Although Iran has publicly denied holding direct negotiations with the United States, reports indicate that the two sides, with Oman’s mediation, are close to reaching a 60-day interim agreement to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The negotiations come amid heightened tensions in the region. A merchant vessel was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, leaving one crew member missing, while an Indian cargo ship sank in the Red Sea after an unattributed attack.
Trump maintained that reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran’s nuclear programme remain key objectives of the ongoing diplomatic efforts, warning that failure to reach an agreement could result in stronger US action.
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