Trump stated that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Wednesday.

Strait of Hormuz

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Trump

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Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:04:27 GMT · 1d 5h ago

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Strait of Hormuz ·

Why

The closure of the strait, which previously handled a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas, has caused global economic disruption, including increased fuel and basic goods prices.

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A reopened Strait of Hormuz could alleviate global economic pressures caused by increased fuel and goods prices. The closure previously impacted the price of oil and natural gas, affecting economies worldwide.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer
https://www.inquirer.com/news/nation-world/trump-iran-strait-of-hormuz-deal-20260805.html
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