Washington DC — U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Iranian proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and ending fighting across the region, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal cited by Reuters.
Iran has been seeking an agreement that would reopen the strategically important waterway and establish a pause in the wider regional conflict. Tehran said the proposal was transmitted to the United States through Qatari mediators.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the plan would trigger a seven-day countdown to reopening the strait if Washington agreed to the terms. Tehran has also called for the lifting of U.S. restrictions affecting Iranian ports, the release of frozen Iranian funds and the removal of oil sanctions.
However, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump had rejected the proposal. Reuters said it could not immediately independently confirm the report, and Iran was still awaiting an official U.S. response.
The uncertainty comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains central to the international economic consequences of the conflict. The waterway is a critical route for global energy shipments, and prolonged disruption has contributed to concerns about oil supplies and shipping costs.
Iran has said it is prepared to discuss broader issues after hostilities are paused, but Tehran has ruled out concessions on several aspects of its nuclear program. The latest developments leave the diplomatic initiative in an uncertain position as Washington considers its response and regional tensions continue.
