Strait of Hormuz: Iran 'dying' to make deal - Trump

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: United States

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Strait of Hormuz: Iran 'dying' to make deal - Trump

United States President Donald Trump stated that Iran is 'dying' to make a deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. This statement was made on Thursday in the Oval Office, despite stalled in-person negotiations after Trump canceled the latest round of peace talks. Trump added that only he and a few others know what is happening in the discussions.

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