Trump rejects Iran's seven-day Strait of Hormuz reopening plan and prepares to resume bombing after November elections
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US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, expressing skepticism about Tehran's compliance and indicating he expects to resume hostilities after the November midterm elections, according to reports citing unnamed US officials.
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Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. Iran has proposed reopening it within seven days if the US lifts its naval blockade, waives oil sanctions, and observes a ceasefire that includes Lebanon. The proposal was presented during the UN General Assembly amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.
US president Donald Trump has reportedly dismissed an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week.
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi had presented the seven-day plan to American negotiators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. It stated that Tehran would reopen the key waterway and resume talks on its nuclear programme but only if the US lifts its naval blockade, waives oil sanctions and observes a ceasefire that includes Lebanon.
Araghchi told reporters at the United Nations: “The choice now rests with the United States.”
The White House said it was engaged in “constructive discussions” via mediators, but a Wall St Journal report cited US officials as saying Trump was sceptical that Iran would meet his demands.
The report said Trump told his staff that he sees a renewed bombing campaign as likely, and that he expects to resume hostilities after the November midterm elections.
It comes after Donald Trump told Xi Jinping that Chinese help for Iran was “totally unacceptable” during their summit in the United States this week, his ambassador to Beijing said on Friday.
Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal - report
US president Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional fighting within seven days, and told aides he expects to resume bombing after November elections.
Trump was skeptical that Iran would meet his demands and told his staff that he sees a renewed bombing campaign as likely, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing unnamed US officials.
A US official had told Reuters that the US and Iran were having "positive and constructive discussions through the mediators", according to Reuters.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar26 September 2026 04:30
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US will resume military hostilities against Iran after the November 2026 midterm elections
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific conditions does Trump expect Iran to meet for a deal?
- Will the US engage in direct negotiations despite Trump's skepticism?
- How might a renewed bombing campaign affect global oil markets and regional alliances?
