Trump Gives Tehran More Time to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Setting New April 6 Deadline
U.S. President delays military action as troop movements and missile alerts escalate in the Middle East
Dubai, Mar 27: U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, announcing the move in a social media post on Thursday. Trump said he would temporarily hold off on striking Iran’s energy infrastructure.
The extension comes as both nations remained at an impasse over ceasefire negotiations, with tensions escalating across the region. Thousands of additional U.S. troops are being deployed to the area, while Israel has increased its military presence in southern Lebanon to counter the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Tehran, meanwhile, has tightened its control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Sirens in Israel warned of incoming Iranian missile barrages, prompting Gulf nations to attempt interception. Heavy strikes were reported in Iran’s capital and other major cities, heightening fears of a broader conflict in the region.
