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 underway and strikes on infrastructure possible if Iran does not comply.

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 underway and strikes on infrastructure possible if Iran does not comply.