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President Trump extends Iran deadline, says Hormuz ‘present’ proves talks are progressing

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President Donald Trump said Iran gave him a "present" when the country allowed oil tankers to go through the Strait of Hormuz. He also announced a 10-day extension for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, citing the movement of oil tankers as a sign of progress in ongoing talks.

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  1. Three weeks into the Iran war that's requested $200 billion, here’s what success for Trump might look like

    Headline from Fortune ·

  2. Trump grants Iran another extension on a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

  3. Trump, Iran disagree if they are in talks as strikes paused

    Headline from The Week ·

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    President Trump extends Iran deadline, says Hormuz ‘present’ proves talks are progressing

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  1. CNN

    US furiously seeks to avert potential monthslong closure of Strait of Hormuz (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    US officials are furiously trying to avert a potential monthslong closure of the Strait of Hormuz, privately acknowledging that reopening the key waterway is a problem without a clear solution and dependent at least in part on what lengths President Donald Trump is willing to go to force the Iranian…

  2. Legal Insurrection

    Trump: 'Close to Meeting' Objectives in Iran, Considering 'Winding Down' Efforts (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other nations who use it — the United States does not!"

  3. Fortune

    Three weeks into the Iran war that's requested $200 billion, here’s what success for Trump might look like (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    The top priority remains reopening the Strait of Hormuz after the military offensive achieves enough success to weaken Iranian capabilities.

  4. RedState

    Breaking: Donald Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran — Open the Strait of Hormuz or Face Disaster (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or face destruction of power plants.

  5. New York Post

    Fuming Trump issues fiery ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump on Saturday issued a blistering ultimatum to Iran, warning that it has 48 hours to fully reopen to the Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes that would "obliterate" its vital energy infrastructure.

  6. WMUR

    Trump issues ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran's power plants would be obliterated if Tehran failed to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Trump issues 48-hour Hormuz Strait ultimatum, threatens Iran’s power plants (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Iran responds to Trump’s threat by saying all US energy infrastructure in the region will be targeted if it is attacked.

  8. PJ Media

    Trump Gives Iran 48-Hour Ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face US military action.

  9. Al-Monitor

    Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes Israel (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    US President Donald Trump on Saturday gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face the destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launched its most destructive attack yet on Israel.

  10. Christian Science Monitor

    Iran threatens to ‘completely’ close Strait of Hormuz after Trump ultimatum (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    The United States and Iran are threatening to target critical infrastructure as the war in the Middle East puts lives and livelihoods at risk.

  11. Military.com

    US Won’t Strike Iran’s Power Plants for 5 Days, Extending Trump Deadline on Reopening Hormuz Strait (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.

  12. CBS News

    Live Updates: Trump says ultimatum for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz postponed amid negotiations (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.

  13. WMUR

    Trump delays ultimatum to Iran (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Donald Trump is now giving Iran until Saturday evening to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to attack power plants if the demand is not met.

  14. Christian Science Monitor

    Trump delays Iran power plan strikes for 5 days, extending deadline on Hormuz strait (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days. Mr. Trump said the U.S. and Iran have had “very good and productive conversations” that could yield “a complete and total resolution” in the w…

  15. NPR

    Trump and Iran trade threats over the Strait of Hormuz (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Iran says it will close the Strait of Hormuz indefinitely if President Trump carries out his threat to bomb Iranian power plants if they don't reopen the channel under a deadline he's set.

  16. Foxla

    Live updates: Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.

  17. The Week

    Trump, Iran disagree if they are in talks as strikes paused (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    Trump has given Iran until Friday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

  18. Fox News

    Trump pursues talks to end Iran war, reopen Strait of Hormuz (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly engaging in talks with Iranian leaders to end the war against Tehran this week. Trump has demanded the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but given a 5-day window.

  19. Fortune

    Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6 (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Trump once again chickened out, this time offering Iran an extension until April 6 to reopen the vital oil pathway.

  20. NBC New York

    Live updates: Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline as Israel strikes 'heart of Tehran' (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    President Donald Trump delayed his threat to obliterate Iran’s energy plants over its effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

  21. The Boston Globe

    Israel launches strikes on ‘heart of Tehran’ as Trump delays Strait of Hormuz deadline. Follow live updates. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Facing a convulsing stock market, President Trump on Thursday extended a deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz until April 6.

  22. WMUR

    President Trump extends Iran deadline, says Hormuz ‘present’ proves talks are progressing (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Iran gave him a "present" when the country allowed oil tankers to go through the Strait of Hormuz. He also announced a 10-day extension for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, citing the movement of oil tankers as a sign of progress in ongoing talks.

  23. Fox5 Atlanta

    Iran latest: Israel to expand attack in Iran, Trump delays deadline for Strait of Hormuz (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s grip on the strait and relentless attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure have sent Brent crude, the international standard, up more than 40% since the war started.

  24. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    President Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz, holds off on bombing energy plants.

  25. The Boston Globe

    Trump extends Iran deadline on Strait of Hormuz as stocks tumble (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    After a day of escalating threats against Iran to negotiate an end to the war, President Trump said Thursday afternoon that he would extend by 10 days a deadline for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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