Rome, 7 April (LaPresse) – Pessimism is growing among negotiators over the likelihood that Iran will accept President Donald Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the deadline set by the White House. This is reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the talks. According to reports, US officials believe that the gap between the United States and Iran is still too wide to be bridged within the planned timeframe, fuelling fears of a military escalation. Some sources cited by the newspaper also claim that Trump has appeared less confident about the possibility of reaching a diplomatic agreement. Several US officials believe that an order to attack Iranian energy infrastructure could come immediately after the deadline set by the president.