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President 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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