Trump U-turn on Hormuz could be due to 'pressure' from Gulf nations

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. He had previously given a 48-deadline to Tehran, which would lead to strikes on Iranian power plants were the Strait not to reopen. The backtracking could have been encouraged by Gulf States, who have been targeted by vigorous strikes by Iran; FRANCE 24's Philip Turle tells us more.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: France 24
Categorie: politics
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:56:51 GMT