# 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
- Title: Trump rejects Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: trump, iran, strait of hormuz, nfl, united states, oil, houthi, iranian president, mou, strait of hormuz closure, saudi arabia, iranian foreign minister
- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.com/news/articles/cqgmrr9ekr7ko
- Published: 2026-09-26T22:15:59.939+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trump, iran, strait of hormuz, nfl, united states, oil, houthi, iranian president, mou, strait of hormuz closure, saudi arabia, iranian foreign minister
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within a week, claiming US already controls the waterway