Strait of Hormuz: is a Trump‑Iran joint venture really possible?

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Khushboo Razdan,Dewey Sim,Teresa Elena Frontado,Lucy QuagginApril 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Strait of Hormuz: is a Trump‑Iran joint venture really possible?

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US President Donald Trump has proposed a potential "joint venture" with Iran to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint. This proposal follows a recently announced two-week ceasefire between the two nations, mediated by Pakistan. Trump's administration envisions this joint effort as a way to ensure open passage and protect the strait from external threats. While the White House acknowledges the idea is under discussion, they emphasize the US demand for the immediate and unrestricted reopening of the Strait. The proposal aims to reconcile Iran's desire for regional influence with the US insistence on freedom of navigation in the area.

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Karoline Leavitt stated the US had not yet “definitively” accepted the joint venture plan.

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The US and Iran agreed to a 2-week ceasefire amid Pakistani mediation efforts.

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Donald Trump suggested a possible “joint venture” with Iran to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran has maintained a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began on February 28.

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strait of hormuz 100% us-iran negotiations 90% joint venture 80% open passage 70% global chokepoint 60% ceasefire 60% tehran 50% washington 50% maritime security 50%

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