Trump rejects proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it is awaiting definitive US position

Trump Rejects Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Healfromzero.com – President Donald Trump rejects proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Iran’s terms as unacceptable while leaving open the possibility of a future agreement. Tehran says it is awaiting a definitive US response through mediators before deciding its next steps.

Iran’s proposal, announced by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, would link the restoration of shipping through the strategic waterway to renewed negotiations with Washington. Araghchi said Iran’s conditions were consistent with commitments included in a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signed in June, before fighting resumed.

That earlier framework addressed sanctions relief, frozen Iranian assets and an end to military operations, including activities involving Lebanon. Iran has not publicly outlined every element of its latest proposal, but it has made clear that those conditions remain central to reopening normal maritime traffic.

Trump Calls Iran’s Terms Unacceptable

Speaking to reporters Saturday, Trump said he would not accept the proposal in its current form. Trump rejects proposal to reopen the waterway immediately because, he said, the terms offered by Tehran could not provide the basis for a deal.

“I reject their proposal.”

Trump said Iran wanted an agreement that would quickly restore access through the strait because it was under pressure. He said he remained willing to negotiate, but stressed that Washington would not accept the arrangement Iran had presented.

“They want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately because they’re losing so badly.”

He added that he favored making a deal, but said the proposed agreement “would not be acceptable.”

Iran Awaits an Official US Position

Araghchi said Iran had taken note of Trump’s public comments but would wait for an official response delivered through mediators. In a Telegram statement, he said Tehran would not retreat from the conditions attached to its offer.

“We will not back down from them.”

During a visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, Araghchi said the strait could return to normal operation within seven days if Washington accepted the necessary conditions. He argued that maritime security could not be separated from the wider conflict, including bombing, threats, restrictions at sea and other coercive measures.

Why the Strait of Hormuz Is So Important

The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is a major route for energy supplies and commercial shipping, so disruptions can affect shipping companies, regional economies and countries that rely on cargo moving through the waterway.

The dispute shows how tightly maritime access is tied to diplomacy, sanctions and military action. Iran is treating the resumption of navigation as part of a broader settlement, while the United States has indicated it does not intend to accept Tehran’s demands quickly.

A White House official described indirect talks as positive and constructive, saying discussions were continuing through mediators. The official also said Washington believed it held a strong position and was not under pressure to rush into an agreement.

FAQ: Strait of Hormuz Negotiations

What did Trump reject?

Trump rejects proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under the conditions offered by Iran. He said he was open to a deal but considered the current proposal unacceptable.

What is Iran waiting for?

Iran says it is waiting for a formal US position sent through mediators, rather than relying only on Trump’s public remarks.

How soon could shipping resume?

Araghchi said normal maritime passage could be restored within seven days if Iran’s stated conditions were met. No agreement has been announced.