Trump rejected Iran's seven‑day ceasefire proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, announced Friday after Tehran offered to lift its naval blockade and waive oil sanctions. The decision follows a brief exchange in which the president posted a map on Truth Social labeling the strait "Trump Strait".
Iran had proposed the plan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, saying the strait could be reopened within a week if the U.S. met its demands. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stressed that Iran would not surrender its sovereign rights under coercion, and that the choice now rests with Washington.
The war, which erupted on February 28 after a U.S.‑Israeli strike on Iranian missile sites, saw Tehran and the U.S. briefly sign a 14‑point ceasefire in June that collapsed when Trump declared the deal "over" on July 8.
Trump’s rejection signals a likely resumption of U.S. airstrikes against Iran after the November mid‑term elections, as he has vowed that Tehran will never acquire a nuclear bomb.
The White House said officials are in "positive and constructive conversations" with mediators, but no agreement has been reached.