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.

2026-04-07

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.