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Karoline Leavitt: “Iran has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz.”

Featuring: Karoline Leavitt, Republican | White House Press Secretary | National

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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Apr. 8, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 34:42

Iran could no longer tolerate being bombed or taking the gamble of what was to come. Following President Trump's 8pm deadline last night, Iran has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz. And as the President said, we have received a proposal from the Iranians that has been determined to be a workable basis on which to negotiate. (34:42–34:46)

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