Iran state TV says Trump backed down after firm warning

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Sunday, March 15, 2026, en route from West Palm Beach, Fla. to Joint Base Andrews, Md. AP/PTI(AP03_16_2026_000016B)

Dubai, Mar 23 Iranian state television on Monday offered Tehran’s first reaction to US President Donald Trump’s decision to extend a deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz by five days.

The deadline should have been around 0000 GMT on Tuesday. Instead, Trump on Monday said he extended it by five days.

Reacting to the news, Iranian state television said in a graphic on screen: “US president backs down following Iran’s firm warning.” (AP) SKS SKS

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