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US to help manage traffic buildup in Hormuz, Trump says

Apr 8, 2026, 05:16 GMT+1

US President Donald Trump said the United States would help manage shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Washington would assist with the “traffic buildup” in the strategic waterway.

“A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else! The United States of America will be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz,” he wrote.

He said there would be “lots of positive action” and added that Iran could begin reconstruction after weeks of conflict.

“Big money will be made. Iran can start the reconstruction process. We’ll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just ‘hangin’ around’ in order to make sure that everything goes well,” the US president added.

He described the moment as a potential turning point for the region and said he was confident the situation would improve.

“Just like we are experiencing in the U.S., this could be the Golden Age of the Middle East,” Trump said.

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Trump says uranium in Iran will be ‘perfectly taken care of’ - AFP

Apr 8, 2026, 04:20 GMT+1

President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that Iran’s uranium will be “perfectly taken care of” under the ceasefire agreement, without specifying how, and he left open the possibility of resuming strikes on Iranian power plants if the deal collapses.

Trump said the deal represents a “total and complete victory” for the United States and credited China with helping bring Tehran to the negotiating table.

Israel backs Trump’s two-week suspension of strikes against Iran

Apr 8, 2026, 03:43 GMT+1

Israel said on Tuesday it supports President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, provided Tehran immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz and halts attacks on the US, Israel, and other countries in the region.

"Israel also supports the US effort to ensure that Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile and terror threat to America, Israel, Iran's Arab neighbors and the world," Prime Minister Netanyahu office said in a statement.

"The United States has told Israel that it is committed to achieving these goals, shares by the US, Israel and Israel's regional allies, in the upcoming negotiations," the statement added. "The two-weeks ceasefire does not include Lebanon."

US Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari calls for Trump’s removal from office

Apr 8, 2026, 03:34 GMT+1

US Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari said on X on Tuesday she was relieved for 90 million Iranians who feared a nuclear catastrophe, but accused President Donald Trump of threatening genocide and war crimes.

“It’s now day 39 of Trump’s illegal regional war that has had deadly and catastrophic consequences. There has been no clear plan or rationale, no strategy, and no congressional authorization or input as required by the Constitution,” the Democratic lawmaker from Arizona said.

“Whether through impeachment or by invoking the 25th Amendment, it is far past time Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are removed from office,” Ansari added.

White House calls ceasefire a US ‘victory’ after 38-day campaign

Apr 8, 2026, 03:24 GMT+1

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said posted on X on Tuesday that President Donald Trump and the US military had achieved and exceeded their core objectives in 38 days, describing the campaign as a “victory” that created leverage for negotiations and helped reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

"The success of our military created maximum leverage, allowing President Trump and the team to engage in tough negotiations that have now created an opening for a diplomatic solution and long-term peace. Additionally, President Trump got the Strait of Hormuz reopened," Levitt said.

Graham urges caution and congressional review on Iran diplomacy

Apr 8, 2026, 02:18 GMT+1

Senator Lindsey Graham said on X on Tuesday that while he prefers diplomacy if it achieves the right outcome with Iran, he is cautious about distinguishing fact from fiction.

"At this early stage, I am extremely cautious regarding what is fact vs. fiction or misrepresentation. That’s why a congressional review process like the one the Senate followed to test the Obama Iranian deal is a sound way forward," Graham said.

"Fair and challenging questions with a full opportunity to explain, and a healthy dose of sunlight is generally the right formula to understand any matter," he added.