Trump Thought Opening the Strait of Hormuz Was Imminent. Iran Had Other Plans.
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By The Wall Street Journal
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Trump Thought Opening the Strait of Hormuz Was Imminent. Iran Had Other Plans.
Tehran’s new demands for major concessions come days after the White House had signaled a deal to clear commercial passage was within reach.