RismadarVoice Reporters
September 26, 2026
United States President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional hostilities within seven days, although Tehran says it is still awaiting an official response from Washington.
The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing unnamed US officials, that Trump rejected the proposal and remained sceptical about reaching an agreement with Tehran.
Iran had presented the proposal through Qatari mediators during diplomatic engagements surrounding the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the plan could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington accepted and implemented conditions sought by Tehran.
The proposal broadly seeks to revive provisions contained in a June memorandum of understanding between the two countries, which temporarily eased hostilities before subsequently collapsing.
“If certain conditions are met, the Strait of Hormuz will be open at the end of seven days, and talks will be restarted,” Araghchi said.
Under Tehran’s proposal, Washington would be required to take steps including easing sanctions and its blockade of Iranian ports, alongside measures aimed at halting hostilities.
Iran has maintained that broader negotiations, including discussions surrounding its nuclear programme, should follow implementation of the initial conditions.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most strategically important energy routes, carrying a significant share of global oil and natural gas shipments during normal conditions.
Despite reports that Trump rejected the proposal, Iran said on Saturday that it had yet to receive a formal response from Washington.
The US government had also not publicly announced an official rejection of the plan at the time of the latest reports.
The Wall Street Journal further reported that Trump had told aides he expected renewed US military action against Iran after the November midterm elections if the diplomatic effort failed.
Diplomatic contacts, however, remain open.
Qatar has been acting as an intermediary between Washington and Tehran, with both sides continuing indirect discussions over possible de-escalation and renewed negotiations.
The latest developments leave Iran’s seven-day proposal uncertain, with significant differences remaining between Washington and Tehran over sanctions, maritime access, regional hostilities and Iran’s nuclear programme.
