Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz proposal

President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was not acceptable. Iran had proposed reopening it within seven days.

“I'm rejecting their deal”

Trump says US controls the strait

Trump said the US already had total control of the strait, with massive amounts of oil passing through it. He claimed Iran wanted the deal because they were losing so badly.

Iran's foreign minister responds

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged Trump's rejection on Telegram but said Iran would wait for a definitive official US response. He noted Trump had made contradictory statements in the past.

“We are waiting for the mediators to convey the definitive views to us, and we will make a decision based on them.”

Iran's president calls for trust

President Masoud Pezeshkian told CBS that distrust created by the war needs to be overcome for talks to succeed. He said Iran was open to implementing the memorandum of understanding in stages.

“US needs to show it does not intend to overthrow our government”

Oman calls for continued dialogue

Oman, acting as mediator between the US and Iran, called for all parties to continue having open dialogue to resolve the crisis. Oman's foreign minister told the UN General Debate that all parties should cooperate.

US ambassador backs Trump's rejection

US ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker told Fox News that Iran had offered half measures and illusory deals to make themselves look good on the world stage. He said Trump was right to reject it.

“President Trump's right to reject it”

US tightens economic pressure on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said economic sanctions were taking a toll on Iran. Turkey, Oman and the United Arab Emirates had halted flights from Iranian airlines, and some banks stopped transactions with Iran.