Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
Iran wants to control the Strait of Hormuz and charge tolls - powers it did not exercise before the war began on Feb 28.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Aug 5 to open the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences, as negotiations to reopen the waterway continued. The key shipping route, which has been a contentious issue in talks, has been under tight control by Iran since the war began on Feb 28. Trump said a deal could be reached as early as Wednesday, but emphasized that if negotiations failed, Iran would "get hit very hard."
The Treasury Secretary stated there's a possibility for a deal by Wednesday or Thursday. Meanwhile, the situation remains tense with attacks on merchant ships in the strait and Red Sea. Despite Trump's previous threats of military action, he hinted at a potential deal nearing completion. Oman, Iran, and the US are reportedly nearing an interim deal to open the strait for a 60-day period, with Qatar mediating the talks.
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