Trump ties Iran deal timing to a possible Hormuz reopening

Trump told reporters at JFK that a U.S.-Iran deal was in its final phase and that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen in two or three days if Tehran signed. He framed diplomacy as faster than renewed bombing, while acknowledging the strait, frozen assets, and Lebanon front remained negotiation friction points.

Why this matters. This is the overnight bridge between the energy board and the military timeline: Washington was still selling a near-term de-escalation path hours before the helicopter dispute and U.S. strike cycle overtook the day.