Trump possibly extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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  • Trump possibly extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US media outlets are speculating that President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump took to social media on Sunday, proclaiming "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!" But he did not elaborate.

The time represents exactly 24 hours after the deadline Trump announced in a social media message on March 26. He wrote at the time that US forces would not strike Iranian energy facilities before it expires. Trump also aired a warning in Saturday's social media post. He declared: "Time is running out -- 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them." This suggested that Iran had until Monday to make a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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