Iran proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, but reports indicate President Trump has rejected the offer.

President Trump has reportedly rejected a proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations within one week. The deal, which was presented during the UN General Assembly in New York, sought to ease pressure on global energy markets in exchange for the lifting of a U.S. naval blockade and other concessions. Despite the proposal, reports citing unnamed U.S. officials suggest the president remains skeptical of Iran's willingness to dismantle its nuclear program.

Terms of the Proposed Agreement

Under the terms proposed by Iran, the country would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks within seven days. In return, Iran requested that the U.S. lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, release some frozen assets, restore waivers on oil export sanctions, and observe a ceasefire on all fronts. The proposal would require the U.S. to convince Israel to end attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and would allow the shipping route to reopen primarily through Iranian waters.

U.S. Response and Future Outlook

While an official U.S. response is still pending, reports indicate that President Trump has expressed private skepticism regarding the deal. Additionally, the Wall Street Journal reported that the president has informed aides he expects to resume bombing Iran following the U.S. midterm elections in November. On Friday, the president posted a graphic on Truth Social depicting a map where the Strait of Hormuz was renamed the “Trump Strait.”

Diplomatic Context

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres during the assembly, stated that while Iran has not abandoned the negotiating table, it no longer trusts the United States due to past experiences. Concerns have also been raised by Saudi Arabia, as the proposed deal is reportedly bilateral between Iran and Oman rather than involving Gulf states as joint signatories.