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Trump Extends Iran Strait Deadline Amid Escalating Tensions

3/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6 amid missile attacks and negotiations.
Iran denies talks.
Israel has intensified operations, killing an Iranian naval commander and facing retaliatory missile strikes.
Pakistan facilitates talks between the United States and Iran as Iran demands sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. President Donald Trump extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6 amid missile attacks and negotiations.
Iran denies talks.
Israel has intensified operations, killing an Iranian naval commander and facing retaliatory missile strikes.
Pakistan facilitates talks between the United States and Iran as Iran demands sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.