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Oil prices settled lower Wednesday ahead of President Donald Trump’s speech on the Iran war on renewed hopes that the conflict could soon end and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Also Thursday, the U.K. convened diplomats from more than 40 countries to discuss how to reopen the strait without military force and keep it secure postwar—comparing its closure to a hijacking of the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

One way to reopen it might be to end the war.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

This comes as a sense of urgency to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been building.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

I apparently take too long to respond, because she says, “I mean, like, in a guy,” and turns to reopen her computer.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone