Trump Demands Reopening of Hormuz Ahead of US-Iran Talks | The Opening Trade 4/10/2026

President Donald Trump demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising pressure on Tehran before talks to turn a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace. US and Iranian delegations are set to meet in Pakistan on Saturday, with shipping through Hormuz a central sticking point.

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