Trump extends deadline to open Strait of Hormuz to April 6
US President Donald Trump on Thursday moved his stated deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, saying Tehran asked for the extension. He also held off on a threat to destroy Iranian energy sites and said that talks were going "very well" despite Iran's denial of any negotiations with Washington. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday moved his stated deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, saying Tehran asked for the extension. He also held off on a threat to destroy Iranian energy sites and said that talks were going "very well" despite Iran's denial of any negotiations with Washington. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.