Chokepoint Data · the Strait of Hormuz crisis

Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen strait

2026-04-05 · diplomatic

Trump warned Iran it had 'a mere 48 hours before facing severe consequences' unless it opened the Strait of Hormuz, threatening strikes on Iran's power plants, oil infrastructure and bridges; Iran initially rejected a ceasefire proposal on April 6 as the war of words deepened.

Brent next close +8.3% · +7 days -6.7% · transits 5.1 → 4.4 per day

Sources

NewsOnAir (All India Radio) · Euronews

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