US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day plan to halt regional fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Wall Street Journal report cited by Reuters and other media outlets.
The development comes as Tehran seeks to revive diplomacy with Washington while the conflict continues to affect security and energy routes across the Middle East.
Iran Offers Seven-Day Roadmap
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had conveyed a concrete proposal to the United States through Qatari mediators.
Under the proposal, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened within seven days if Washington agreed to conditions including an end to the naval blockade, relief from oil sanctions and a regional ceasefire. Iran also proposed restarting discussions on its nuclear programme.
Araghchi said Iran was prepared to implement the plan if the United States demonstrated its willingness to reach an agreement.
Trump Reportedly Skeptical
The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed US officials, reported that Trump rejected the proposal and remained doubtful that Tehran would meet US demands, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear programme.
The report also said Trump has told aides that he expects US bombing of Iran could resume after the November midterm elections. This is a reported assessment of Trump’s current position, not confirmation that military action will definitely resume.
Strait of Hormuz Remains Central
The Strait of Hormuz has become a major point of the diplomatic dispute because of its importance to global energy shipments.
Iran’s proposal links reopening the waterway to broader steps toward ending the conflict. Tehran has said the seven-day timeline would begin once Washington accepts the framework.
The latest development leaves the diplomatic process uncertain, with Iran awaiting a formal US response while Washington continues to weigh military, economic and diplomatic options.
