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Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
DW.com • • nation
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities, stating the deal was unacceptable and asserting that the US is winning the conflict.
- Iran's initiative, presented at the UN General Assembly, aimed to cease fighting within seven days and reopen the strategic waterway, contingent on lifting sanctions and ending the US naval blockade.
- Iranian officials indicated the proposal was coordinated with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and included a broader truce across the Middle East, including Lebanon.
- Despite reports of positive and constructive discussions through mediators, Trump remained skeptical of Iran's intentions and suggested a renewed bombing campaign might follow the US midterm elections.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to international shipping due to the ongoing US blockade of Iranian ports, with Trump controversially dubbing it the "Trump Strait" on social media.
