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A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
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WASHINGTON (AP) — To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise.
While both sides say a deal is close, the Trump administration has ruled out any arrangement that would cement Iran’s grip over the Persian Gulf waterway, including Tehran charging fees.
But David Schenker, a former State Department official in the first Trump administration, said the increasing economic pressure may actually prompt Trump to compromise on the strait, even if it’s likely to have profound implications on global trade.
Trump also continues to claim that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping.
The Trump administration has said repeatedly that it is strongly opposed to any arrangement that would see Iran charge fees.