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US President Donald Trump predicts swift deal on Strait of Hormuz despite Tehran resistance

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Posted Sep 3, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-03-0630
US President Donald Trump predicts swift deal on Strait of Hormuz despite Tehran resistance
Photo: CDM (Cafe del Montenegro)

U.S. President Donald Trump indicated an agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz could be reached soon, while Tehran insists the strategic waterway remains closed.

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be finalized "today or tomorrow," despite confirming that no direct bilateral talks with Tehran are planned. Trump insisted the waterway remains "open and operational," even as commercial shipping volume dropped another 20 percent last week following a recent vessel attack.

Meanwhile, Iranian officials maintained that the strait will remain closed until Washington alters its policy, emphasizing that discussions with Oman focus strictly on establishing safe maritime corridors. Tehran also warned it would launch an offensive if diplomacy fails. Concurrently, broader regional security efforts remain stalled as Israel demands the total disarmament of Hamas before withdrawing troops from Gaza, despite Hamas accepting the second phase of a U.S.-backed peace proposal.

Sources: Beta, CDM (Cafe del Montenegro), Dan, Vijesti

How outlets assessed this

  • Sep 3, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC
    • Vijesti Cautious Highlighted Trump's optimistic timeline for a swift agreement on establishing safe transit routes through Oman.
    • Dan Skeptical Emphasized Tehran's firm stance that the waterway will stay closed until the U.S. fundamentally changes its behavior.

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