Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'

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What happened

President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.

Key facts

  • The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.
  • Reported by NPR and published Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:08:28 UTC.

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  1. Iranian President Pezeshkian talks about proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

  2. Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'

  3. Iran suggests deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days; Trump rejects proposal

  4. Iranian minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz deal

  5. Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz

  6. Trump rejects 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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