Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Trump rejected an Iranian peace offer on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Iran had sent the proposal through Qatar, which acted as a go-between for the two countries. The plan included a seven-day process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart peace talks. Iran announced the offer at the UN General Assembly earlier that week. Trump told reporters at the White House that he did not trust Iran to keep its promises. He believes Iran only wants a deal because it has suffered military losses. The strait is a key shipping route that normally carries about one-fifth of the world's oil and gas. The two countries have been fighting for seven months, and the conflict has already damaged global trade.