Trump says Strait of Hormuz could reopen Wednesday or Thursday
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- President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz could reopen on Wednesday or Thursday.
- He also said the US is holding "very good" talks with Iran and expressed hope that military strikes can be avoided.
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen later in the day or on Thursday, signaling possible progress in efforts to restore navigation through the strategic waterway.
Trump's remarks came hours after he said Washington is holding "very good" talks with Iran, adding that Tehran wants to reach an agreement and does not want to face US military strikes.
Speaking earlier on Wednesday, Trump said he hopes the US will not have to launch a major military strike against Iran.
His comments come amid ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions and restoring maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
No further details were provided on the status of the negotiations or the expected timeline for reopening the waterway.
