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US at Odds With Allies Over How Easy It Is to Reopen Hormuz
US President Donald Trump insists the Strait of Hormuz will reopen by Friday, but European allies at the G7 summit express skepticism about the timeline and seek clarity on the interim agreement with Iran. A senior US official stated shipping could take two weeks to significantly increase and longer to return to pre-February levels, citing remaining mines and varying risk tolerances. The accord is scheduled for signing in Switzerland on Friday, with Vice President JD Vance likely representing the administration.
