Trump urged to extend deadline given to Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, allow for diplomacy

Apr 8, 2026 - 01:00
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Trump urged to extend deadline given to Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, allow for diplomacy
A helmeted worker with his back to camera employs a large hose in the direction of an area with rubble, debris and a bulldozer.

Iran showed no sign of agreeing to U.S. President Donald Trump's ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz by the end of Tuesday or face bombing of civilian infrastructure in what would be the biggest escalation yet of the war.