Trump Sets Tuesday Deadline for Strait of Hormuz Reopening
US President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran will conclude rapidly, prioritizing the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as Tuesday before addressing Tehran’s nuclear program. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil typically passes, has seen sharply reduced traffic since the fighting intensified. Trump emphasized that the US will not allow Iran to impose fees on ships using the Strait of Hormuz, insisting navigation through the strategic waterway must remain free.
The comments come amid fragile diplomacy in a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets for months. Trump indicated talks were underway and described them as Iran‘s “last chance” to reach an acceptable agreement. He warned that any attempt by Tehran to charge vessels would not be accepted, citing Washington’s “total control” over the situation. Trump also referred to a potential US blockade capability, dismissing the prospect of Iran collecting transit fees.
The conflict has featured cycles of military action, temporary pauses, and failed or partial understandings on maritime access and nuclear issues. Previous frameworks aimed at reopening the strait and addressing hostilities but faced repeated setbacks over compliance and sequencing of nuclear talks. Trump has framed the current effort as giving Iran a final opportunity to avoid further military consequences while emphasizing US readiness to act if needed.
This development follows a similar situation in June, when a memorandum aimed at reopening the strait and addressing hostilities faced setbacks over compliance and sequencing of nuclear talks.
