US President Donald Trump has rejected a seven-day proposal from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks in exchange for lifting the naval blockade. The proposal, conveyed through Qatari mediators at the United Nations General Assembly, offered a roadmap to halt regional hostilities and restart international inspections.
The diplomatic overture collapsed at the highest levels on Saturday, when Trump dismissed the initiative outside the White House. Donald Trump stated that they made a proposal but he rejected it, adding that the United States maintains naprostou kontrolu
or total control over the strategic waterway.
Hours before the rejection, Trump published a map on his Truth Social platform depicting the Strait of Hormuz renamed as the Trump Strait
. While a US official described indirect discussions through mediators as positive and constructive
, the administration remains deeply sceptical about Iran’s willingness to dismantle its nuclear programme.
What the Seven-Day Roadmap Entailed
The plan was detailed publicly on Friday by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi following meetings with US negotiators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Under the proposal, normal maritime passage through the strait would be restored through a carefully sequenced protocol.
The framework relied on conditions previously outlined in a 14-point memorandum signed in June, which collapsed shortly after it was established.
According to Abbas Araghchi, a specific seven-day plan has been delivered to the United States via Qatar, meaning everything is fully prepared for the strait’s reopening and the restoration of regular maritime traffic within seven days, provided that US authorities show genuine commitment to reaching an agreement.
Alongside reopening the shipping lane, Tehran demanded that Washington lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports, restore waivers allowing oil exports, permit the release of frozen financial assets abroad, and observe a ceasefire on all fronts
. That sweeping cessation of hostilities would require halting Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon and ending conflicts involving regional allies.
Economic Pressures and Military Realities in the Region
The Strait of Hormuz serves as one of the world’s most critical energy arteries. Before the conflict erupted on February 28 with joint US and Israeli airstrikes, roughly twenty percent of global petroleum and liquefied natural gas flowed through the passage. Ongoing military operations and naval enforcement have drastically throttled that volume.
The resulting supply disruptions have driven global energy price volatility and raised living costs worldwide. Domestically, the US-led naval blockade has severely squeezed the Iranian economy. Yet senior Iranian officials maintained a firm stance during the New York talks, indicating that Tehran would refuse concessions under pressure.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking during his return journey to Tehran after addressing the UN and giving an interview to CBS News, emphasized that his government remains willing to negotiate but stated that it no longer trusts the United States due to repeated military strikes following previous diplomatic efforts.
Masoud Pezeshkian remarked that while Iran has not abandoned negotiations, previous encounters mean confidence in the United States no longer exists.
Political Calculations and Future Outlook in Washington
Domestic political considerations heavily influence the trajectory of the conflict. Reports from the Wall Street Journal indicate that Trump has privately expressed doubts that Iran would satisfy his core demands regarding its nuclear programme. He has reportedly told aides that he expects to resume a heavy bombing campaign against Iranian infrastructure following the US midterm elections in November.
Regional dynamics remain volatile as well. Saudi Arabia expressed diplomatic concern over whether the proposed route adjustments constituted a bilateral arrangement exclusively between Iran and Oman rather than a comprehensive treaty involving Gulf state signatories.
With the diplomatic initiative formally dismissed and the Strait of Hormuz remaining heavily restricted, both nations remain entrenched. Tehran insists its sovereign rights are non-negotiable under duress, while Washington signals that broader military measures may resume after the autumn congressional elections.
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