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Trump rejects Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Trump vows to block Iran's Strait of Hormuz reopening within seven days
In brief
Trump vows to block Iran's Strait of Hormuz reopening within seven days Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week, claiming US already controls the waterway Originally reported by BBC News.
Trump rejects deal
US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within a week.
Iran's response
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged Trump's comments but said Tehran would wait for mediators' official response.
Strait closure impact
The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February, causing wild energy price fluctuations and economic pressure on Trump.
US control claim
Trump stated the US already has 'total control' of the strait with 'massive amounts of oil' passing through it.
Iran's seven-day target
Iran's Foreign Minister said the strait could be reopened within seven days if necessary conditions are met.
Houthi attacks
Yemen's Houthi group has seized strategic Red Sea coast areas, including the port of Mokha, disrupting Saudi oil exports.
What it means
Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week, claiming US already controls the waterway
