US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling the proposed deal “unacceptable.”
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said earlier this week that Tehran had submitted a new proposal to the United States that would allow the critical waterway to reopen while negotiations between the two countries resume.
According to Araghchi, Iran’s conditions were linked to several long-standing demands, including sanctions relief, the release of frozen assets and an end to military operations.
Araghchi said that if the necessary conditions were accepted, the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and normal maritime traffic could return within seven days.
However, Trump rejected the proposal when asked a
bout it by reporters.
“I reject their proposal,” Trump said, adding that although he supports reaching a deal, the terms proposed by Iran were not acceptable to the United States.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global energy shipments, making any disruption to traffic through the waterway an important issue for international markets.
A White House official said the United States is currently having positive and constructive discussions through mediators. The official also said that the US believes it is in a strong position regarding the Strait of Hormuz and is not in a rush to reach an agreement.
For now, the future of the waterway remains uncertain. Any agreement between the United States and Iran could have significant implications for shipping, oil markets and broader geopolitical tensions in the region.