Trump Rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz Plan

US President Donald Trump rejected the ceasefire proposal offered by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
The proposal involved opening the Strait for commercial shipping within seven days.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the plan at the UN and relayed it through Qatar.
The plan included the possibility of resuming negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.
Trump stated he rejected the proposal, saying it was not acceptable to him.
Iran emphasized that diplomacy is the only way to resolve the dispute.
The proposal was made on September 25.
The U.S. and Iran have been engaged in indirect talks through intermediaries.

Trump said Iran wants to make a deal because they are suffering a severe defeat. — tg_doxajournal
The plan would have triggered a seven-day countdown to open the Strait, followed by broader negotiations. — tg_doxajournal
Iran proposed opening the Strait in exchange for the U.S. lifting the maritime blockade of Iranian ports, removing oil sanctions, and observing a ceasefire in Iran and Lebanon. — tg_radiosvoboda
The U.S. is in a strong position and controls the Strait of Hormuz, so it is not in a hurry to act. — vedomosti
Iran's proposal included lifting sanctions on oil sales, lifting the maritime blockade, and ending other economic sanctions. — vedomosti
Iran called for the suspension of U.S. membership in the IAEA due to violations of its charter. — vm
Iran previously suspended cooperation with the IAEA in September 2025. — vm
The U.S. Congress passed a resolution in September 2024 requiring Trump to end military actions against Iran. — vm
Trump doubted Iran's willingness to comply with the plan. — kommersant
Trump plans to resume airstrikes on Iran after the November midterms. — kommersant
The proposal was based on a June memorandum of understanding that collapsed. — vedomosti
The plan was presented at the UN General Assembly the previous week. — tg_doxajournal