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Trump Rejects Iran's Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Demands Sanctions Remain
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News18•26-09-2026, 20:45
Trump Rejects Iran's Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Demands Sanctions Remain
- •US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Trump's remarks were made to reporters outside the White House before a college football game.
- •Iran had offered to reopen the strait and resume nuclear talks within seven days if the US lifted its naval blockade, waived sanctions on oil sales, and observed a ceasefire including Lebanon.
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Iran offered to reopen the strait and resume nuclear program talks within seven days if the US lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives oil sales sanctions, and observes a ceasefire including Lebanon.
US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal while speaking to reporters outside the White House before departing for a college football game.
President Donald Trump shared an image on Truth Social depicting the Strait of Hormuz relabeled as the 'Trump Strait' after turning down the Iranian proposal.
