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Trump says he could reopen Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Trump said he could reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz with more time and warned of further attacks on Iran, while Iranian authorities report thousands of civilian deaths and extensive infrastructure damage.

Apr 3rd 2026 · United States

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  • Trump said that with a little more time the United States could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, extract oil, and profit from it.
  • He said the offensive alongside Israel could continue for two to three weeks and that US forces are close to meeting all military objectives in Iran.
  • Trump threatened to return Iran to the Stone Age and alleged the regime recently killed 45,000 protesters.
  • Iranian authorities report 2,076 deaths in the offensive, including 216 children.
  • The Iranian Red Crescent says more than 100,000 civilian buildings were destroyed or damaged, nearly 40,000 in Tehran, and roughly 600 schools and 300 health centers were hit in four weeks of bombing.

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