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Trump predicts imminent reopening of Strait of Hormuz as Iran sets demands

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Posted Aug 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-08-25-1800
Trump predicts imminent reopening of Strait of Hormuz as Iran sets demands
Photo: Expresso das Ilhas

Donald Trump predicted the Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon, but Iran insists the strategic waterway will remain closed until US sanctions and blockades end.

US President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen "very soon," indicating an agreement mediated by Oman could be reached shortly. However, Trump warned that Iran would be hit "very strongly" if negotiations fail.

Conversely, Iranian authorities maintained that the maritime passage will remain closed until Washington lifts sanctions, unfreezes assets, and ends military threats. Tehran confirmed a safe navigation route agreement with Oman, but high-ranking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders pledged "strategic surprises" for the United States as defense doctrines are revised, asserting they will not yield to American pressure.

Sources: Diário de Notícias (DN), Expresso, Expresso das Ilhas, Jornal Económico, RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal)

How outlets assessed this

  • Aug 25, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
    • Expresso das Ilhas Cautious Emphasized US optimism and potential swift progress in diplomatic negotiations mediated by Oman.
    • RTP (Rádio e Televisão de Portugal) Skeptical Centered on Iran's strict preconditions, highlighting that the strategic waterway will remain closed until sanctions end.
    • Expresso Alarmed Focused on military tension and Iranian Revolutionary Guard warnings of strategic surprises against the US.

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