Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen ‘soon’ as US, Iran head to talks

Author: John PowerPublished on: April 11, 2026Country: United States

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Trump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen ‘soon’ as US, Iran head to talks

US President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen 'fairly soon,' with or without Iran's assistance, as Tehran's blockade continues to disrupt global energy supplies. Trump emphasized that preventing Iran from possessing nuclear weapons is the priority in any agreement. Despite a two-week ceasefire, shipping in the strait remains nearly at a standstill, affecting about one-fifth of global oil and natural gas flows.

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