Trump Rejects Iran Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump announced on September 26, 2026, that he rejected an Iranian proposal presented on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The shipping lane has remained effectively blockaded since the conflict between the United States and Iran began in late February, triggering worldwide energy price surges.
Trump Rejects Iranian Proposal at the UN
Speaking to journalists at the White House, President Trump stated that Iran wants to reach an immediate agreement because the country is losing massively and no longer generates revenue from the Strait of Hormuz. “Ich habe ihren Deal abgelehnt,” Trump declared.
Strait Blockade and Qatari-Mediated Terms
The rejection follows diplomatic maneuvers mediated through Qatar. According to the proposal, Tehran offered to reopen the strait in exchange for an end to the US naval blockade against Iranian ports, the cancellation of sanctions targeting Iranian oil sales, and a ceasefire encompassing Lebanon.
Post-Midterm Military Strikes Weighing on Washington
The Wall Street Journal first reported on Trump’s skepticism toward the overture. US government officials cited by the publication indicated that Trump is weighing the resumption of attacks against Iran following the congressional midterm elections in November.
Maritime Conflict and Global Fallout
The military escalation began in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Tehran responded with retaliatory attacks also on neighboring states in the Gulf region. Since the outbreak of hostilities, the Strait of Hormuz has remained largely blocked, and there have been repeated attacks on ships in the strait.