Republican states that the deadline will be 9pm on Tuesday (7th April), Brasília time; ultimatum was extended by 33 hours
The president of the United States, (Republican Party), set a new deadline for Iran to reopen the site where around 20% of global oil, as well as natural gas and urea, flowed. According to the North American, he has until 9pm on Tuesday (Apr 7, 2026), according to Brasília time, to comply with the order. He had already, before establishing the new deadline, “inferno” to Iran if the route was not reopened.
In principle, the deadline established by the head of the White House would end on Monday (April 6), since the decision, which included a 48-hour deadline, had been carried out on Saturday (April 4), at 11 am. The US eastern time zone –Eastern Time– is 1 hour behind that of Brasilia.
The closure of the strait raised tension in international markets and put pressure on the price of oil, with investors reacting to the risk of prolonged interruption in energy supplies. The canal is considered one of the most sensitive points in global trade, and any blockage tends to have immediate effects on fuel, transport and production chains.
The escalation comes at a politically delicate moment for the Republican. He faces internal pressure on the eve of the mid-term legislative elections, the so-called “midterms”which will be held on November 3, in which control of Congress may be redefined and, consequently, Trump’s party may lose strength. International crises tend to directly influence the electorate’s mood, especially when they impact energy prices and inflation.
The war, which began on February 28, has already lasted 1 month and 8 days, or 36 days, until this Sunday (April 5). There are no clear signs of de-escalation. The rhetoric has intensified, increasing uncertainty and the risk of new military and economic developments. Iran has already indicated that it does not intend to give in to pressure and conditions any retreat on political and security guarantees, rejecting unilateral demands and signaling that it may maintain retaliatory measures as long as the impasse persists.
PRESSURE FOR REOPENING
Since the beginning of joint attacks with Israel against Iran on February 28, Washington has been pressuring allies and other countries to contribute to the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, controlled by the Iranian regime. The war has already left thousands of deaths and caused severe instability in global markets.
Trump has alternated between threats and retreats in relation to Iran, being pressured and pressuring allies to resolve the crisis in the strait. In recent statements, he even stated that countries affected by the closure should seek their own oil and called members of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) “” for not acting against Iran.
Despite the pressure, European leaders signal caution. Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada stated in a joint statement released on March 19 that they intend to cooperate to guarantee safe passage in the region, but condition any action on the end of hostilities. With the exception of Japan, all other countries that sign the note are part of NATO. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the measure depended on the cessation of fighting.
