Negotiators are increasingly pessimistic that Iran will meet Donald Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before a Tuesday deadline, with gaps between both sides seen as too wide for a ceasefire. Trump has reiterated the deadline is final and

2026-04-07

Negotiators are increasingly pessimistic that Iran will meet Donald Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before a Tuesday deadline, with gaps between both sides seen as too wide for a ceasefire. Trump has reiterated the deadline is final and signaled readiness to escalate, with U.S. officials indicating military preparations are ongoing and strikes on infrastructure possible if Iran does not comply.