Donald Trump said reopening the Strait of Hormuz must be part of any ceasefire
deal with Iran, calling free navigation “a very big priority” ahead of a Tuesday
deadline. He said talks are “going well” and involve Vice President JD Vance and
envoy Steve Witkoff. Iran rejected a temporary ceasefire, seeking a permanent
end to the war, sanctions relief and reconstruction, while demanding
compensation before resuming strait operations.