https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-could-come-as-early-as-wednesdayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-could-come-as-early-as-wednesdayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-could-come-as-early-as-wednesday#u38457Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:50:12 +0000President Trump is increasing economic pressure on Tehran after Iran set new conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran confirms talks with Oman are progressing and a deal there is close, Tehran insists that resuming waterway traffic depends on US concessions in broader negotiations. Trump now describes the US as only "semi-negotiating" with Iran. This follows previous claims by the President that a deal on freedom of movement could be announced as early as Wednesday.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil flows from the Persian Gulf. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-could-come-as-early-as-wednesdayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-could-come-as-early-as-wednesday#u35164Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:31:14 +0000President Donald Trump and official Bessent indicate a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. Trump claims "a lot of progress" has been made in discussions he described as "very good." While the U.S. aims for a Wednesday announcement focused on "freedom of movement," Tehran has denied that talks are resuming, prompting Trump to call Iran "unbelievably duplicitous." Trump warned that Iran will be hit "really hard" if nuclear negotiations collapse or the strait remains closed.Why it mattersThe Strai https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-could-come-as-early-as-wednesdayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-says-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-could-come-as-early-as-wednesday#u35163Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:31:12 +0000President Donald Trump and official Bessent indicate a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. While Trump reports "very good discussions" and significant progress, Tehran has denied claims that talks are resuming, leading Trump to call Iran "unbelievably duplicitous." The proposed agreement aims to establish "freedom of movement" in the waterway. Trump has warned that Tehran will be "hit very hard" or "really hard" if a deal is not reached or if nuclear negotiations collapse.Why it mattersThe Stra