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Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

The US President has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 12:49 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 13:24 UTC

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  4. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 17.

Source diversity sample: Austin American-Statesman · Baltimore Sun · Al Jazeera · Fox News · The Guardian · CNBC · The Independent · AP News.

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The brief

The US President said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be agreed as early as Wednesday. The President also said that war with Iran 'can’t go much longer'. The President's comments came after talks with Iran, which he described as 'very good'.

The President's comments on the potential deal were first reported by AP News and CNBC. The President's comments on the duration of the war were first reported by Al Jazeera. The President's comments on the talks with Iran were first reported by CNBC.

The President's comments on the potential deal were repeated by Fox News. The Guardian and The Independent report that the President has warned Iran it will be 'hit very hard' unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. The Baltimore Sun reports that a deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from the President.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 36m ago.

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Archynetys detected this story across 2 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 5, 07:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Aug 7, 04:51 UTC · Sky TG24

Detected by matching proper nouns and figures that survive translation. Times reflect when each edition's coverage was first indexed.

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Quick answers

What is the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway in the Persian Gulf. It is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean and is one of the world's most important shipping lanes.

What is the current status of the Strait of Hormuz?

The Strait of Hormuz is currently closed. The US President has said a deal to reopen it could be agreed as early as Wednesday.

What has the US President said about the potential deal?

The US President has said that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be agreed as early as Wednesday. The President has also said that war with Iran 'can’t go much longer' and that talks with Iran have been 'very good'.

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Strait of Hormuz Iran US Middle East Diplomacy War

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