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Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Under US Control, Rejects Iran's Peace Plan
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News18•28-09-2026, 06:50
Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz Under US Control, Rejects Iran's Peace Plan
- •US President Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz is completely under US control.
- •Trump rejected Iranian Minister Abbas Araghchi's ceasefire proposal and conditions for reopening the strait.
- •Iran's demands included the release of $12 billion in frozen funds and lifting oil export sanctions.
- •Trump reiterated his firm stance that Iran will never acquire nuclear weapons.
Key Questions Answered
Iran's 7-day roadmap conditioned the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on the US releasing $12 billion in frozen funds, lifting sanctions on oil exports, and withdrawing its naval blockade, though President Trump rejected the plan.
US President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz is completely under US control and blocked funds Iran was supposed to receive through it, while urging Iran to open the strait immediately.
US President Donald Trump reiterated his firm stance that Iran can never acquire nuclear weapons under any circumstances, emphasizing this on his social media platform Truth Social.
