US EditionPresident Trump extends Iran deadline, says Hormuz ‘present’ proves talks are progressing
Trump cited the passage of 8 oil tankers as evidence of progress in backchannel talks and warned of U.S. strikes on Iranian energy plants if the Strait remains closed.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Hormuz Strait to April 6, citing the movement of oil tankers as a sign of progress in backchannel talks.
- Trump described the recent passage of 8 tankers through the Hormuz Strait as a "present" from Iran, insisting this proves he is dealing with the "right people."
- About 20% of the world's oil normally travels through the Strait, where Trump has threatened attacks on Iranian Energy Plant sites if navigation is not restored by April 6.
- Despite claims of progress, Iran is publicly denying direct talks and rejecting proposals, while Trump warned of potential consequences if the country does not "permanently abandon their nuclear ambitions."
- While insisting talks are ongoing, Trump said, "We'll see if they want to do it. In the meantime, we'll just keep blowing them away.
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Strait of Hormuz: Why I extended deadline for Iran
United States President, Donald Trump has said that he extended the deadline for Iran because it allowed ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated this on Thursday in an interview with Fox News, noting that he was inclined to extend the ultimatum for Iran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz because Iran allowed oil-carrying vessels to pass safely this week. According to him, Iran asked for a seven-day extension, but he decided to give them…
First, Iran had to open the Strait of Hormuz in 48 hours, then in five days, and now in ten days.
Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen oil route
Earlier this week, President Trump said Friday was the deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face a resumption of attacks on energy infrastructure. Late Thursday, Trump said he's extending his deadline until April 6. The extension came after a Cabinet meeting that included an update on the war. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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President Trump extends Iran deadline, says Hormuz ‘present’ proves talks are progressing
President Donald Trump said Iran gave him a "present" when the country allowed oil tankers to go through the Strait of Hormuz. He also announced a 10-day extension for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, citing the movement of oil tankers as a sign of progress in ongoing talks.
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