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Trump says Strait of Hormuz to be opened very soon

TASS (Russian state media) · back to the audit

Trump stated that "The Strait is going to be open very soon, or they're going to get hit very hard, and then the Strait is going to be open," adding that ongoing discussions were progressing positively. He indicated resolution could occur within 48 hours, saying "We'll know in 48 hours, but [it] could happen tomorrow or the next one. A lot of progress has been made." According to Trump's characterization, Iran's negotiating approach was "a little bit disconcerting," though he claimed Tehran was reluctant to publicly acknowledge ongoing discussions. The article also notes that Axios reported the U.S. was preparing to announce temporary agreements with Iran and Oman regarding the Strait's opening, suggesting behind-the-scenes diplomatic activity alongside Trump's public statements. In a separate remark, Trump promised to declare the Strait as U.S. territory "after we finish defeating Iran."