US Iran Ceasefire | Ahead of high-stakes talks with Iran, US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened “with or without Iran’s cooperation.” Speaking to reporters, Trump said the strategic waterway will be opened “fairly soon,” adding that the US would act swiftly if required to restore maritime traffic through the critical global energy route. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments, has remained a key flashpoint amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.