Event Brief
Trump shifts approach to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Summary: President Donald Trump says he will try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while postponing negotiations on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump changes approach to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and delay negotiations on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 4:51 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Part of a push to end the war against Iran.
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