President Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling continued U.S. resistance to Tehran's plan to resume commercial shipping through the waterway. The move comes as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled, with both sides vying for control over the strategic passage critical to global energy flows.
Trump criticized the Iranian plan, which mirrors a 2023 memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, calling it 'not acceptable' and emphasizing U.S. dominance over the strait. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged the rejection but pledged to await a 'definitive' U.S. response, stressing that negotiations remain the only path to resolving the conflict.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian called for dialogue to address distrust and resolve the impasse, urging the U.S. to demonstrate commitment to non-overthrow of Iran's government. Oman, acting as a mediator, urged all parties to continue open dialogue to safeguard navigation in the strategic waterway.