Trump says he has rejected Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating Iran wants to open it because they are suffering economically due to the blockade.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Strait could be reopened within seven days if the U.S. accepts a plan involving agreed maritime transit routes, but the U.S. remains cautious and is not rushing to an agreement.
• Trump emphasized U.S. control over the Strait and highlighted ongoing oil transit despite tensions, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed willingness for negotiations but mistrusts talks with Washington.
• The conflict has disrupted a critical oil route, with Iran blocking the Strait early in the war, leading to global economic impacts; U.S. sanctions on Iranian airlines aim to restrict Iran’s civil aviation operations.
• Iraq is working with the U.S. to restore humanitarian flights to and from Iran despite sanctions, seeking exemptions for Iraqi airports to allow essential travel related to medical treatment, education, and religious pilgrimages.