Arabic version: ترامب يمدد الموعد النهائي لإعادة فتح هرمز

Donald Trump has announced an extension of the deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, increasing it from five to ten days. According to BBC News, Trump claims that negotiations with Iran are progressing positively, which has influenced this decision.

The extension also comes after a rise in oil prices due to Iran’s blockade of this critical waterway. Trump indicated that this delay was requested by Iran, thanking the nation for allowing ten Pakistani-flagged oil tankers to depart the Persian Gulf without incident.

In a related development, Trump has postponed a potential airstrike on Iranian energy infrastructure, stating that Tehran’s request for more time was made “very nicely.” He emphasized that discussions with Iran are moving in a favorable direction.

The economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is significant, with the OECD warning that the UK is facing the “biggest hit to growth” among G20 economies. The situation continues to evolve as both diplomatic and economic pressures mount.