# Trump rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

> Trump calls Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'not acceptable' as tensions rise
- Title: Trump rejects Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- Summary: Trump calls Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz 'not acceptable' as tensions rise Trump rejects Iranian seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz…
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- Source: NPR Las Vegas | Nevada Public Radio (KNPR 88.9) — https://knpr.org/npr/2026-09-26/trump-calls-iranian-plan-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-not-acceptable
- Published: 2026-09-26T20:08:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: strait of hormuz, iran, united states, nuclear negotiations, iraq, united nations, qatar, strait of hormuz reopening, news, world
## Trump rejects plan
Trump called Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz 'not acceptable' without details.

> I like making a deal too. But, I'm not, that deal would not be acceptable.
## Iran's seven-day plan
Iran offered a seven-day plan to reopen the strait through Qatar, claiming it would restore oil flows.

> If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened and normal maritime passage restored within seven days.
## Strait closure history
Iran closed the strait after U.S. and Israel attacked on February 28, disrupting global oil supplies.
## June MoU collapse
A June agreement to temporarily end fighting collapsed over vague wording about strait control.
## Pezeshkian's offer
Iran's president said U.S. must show it won't overthrow Iran before reopening the strait.

> If the United States agrees to proceed in that way, everything will return to the way it was before.
## Key takeaway

Trump rejects Iranian seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz, citing immediate reopening risks