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senseandsensibility

(25,049 posts)
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 06:54 PM Tuesday

I am very relieved and happy that trump backed off, but his statement says it is subject to Iran

agreeing to open the strait. Does anyone know if they have? I haven't found anything.

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I am very relieved and happy that trump backed off, but his statement says it is subject to Iran (Original Post) senseandsensibility Tuesday OP
In his brain ... Bmoboy Tuesday #1
I'm relieved too but we can't live like this. StarryNite Tuesday #2
They have opened it for a number of countries JBTaurus83 Tuesday #3
He's gotta respect their hustle newdeal2 Tuesday #8
Depends on how one defines opening the strait. OC375 Tuesday #4
What he put the world through is unforgivable MustLoveBeagles Tuesday #5
Iran is allowing more ships through already Johonny Tuesday #6
Who collects the fee? Does Donny get some of it? I wouldn't be surprised. Diamond_Dog Tuesday #7
Will Iran still charge a toll of $2 Million per ship to pass thru? IcyPeas Tuesday #9

Bmoboy

(647 posts)
1. In his brain ...
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 07:06 PM
Tuesday

When his casino went bankrupt he brought boxes filled with "Art of the Deal" books to give to the bankers.

He lives in his own world and forgets what he says.

OC375

(1,004 posts)
4. Depends on how one defines opening the strait.
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 07:18 PM
Tuesday

I doubt a few scattered ships going through will satisfy anyone for long, let alone two weeks.

I don't see Iran letting just everyone cruise through immediately either. Even if they did, it will take time to get the backlog of ships and product through, plus resume new traffic, so I wonder how long everyone is going to play along with the ceasefire.

There are also wildcards beyond just Trump's ego, like Houthi's with rockets and speedboats, and other opportunists ready for the revolution, or martyrdom, or whatever comes next for them as well.

I give it until the weekend to break down, but what do I know?

Johonny

(26,256 posts)
6. Iran is allowing more ships through already
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 07:35 PM
Tuesday

Essentially more and more countries are working deals with Iran. No doubt the strait will be open to anyone willing to pay a fee to use the strait.

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