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Trump Rejects Iranian Strait of Hormuz Proposal

President Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities.

Photo: Axios

DEVELOPING TIMELINE

First Report Sep 18: Trump's Iran 'Annihilate' Decision

Sep 21: U.S. warns nations defying Iran sanctions

Sep 23: US and Iran held rare three-hour meeting at UNGA

Sep 27: Trump rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz reopening proposal

WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that was similar to a June memorandum. — NPR World, DW
▸The proposal was conveyed through indirect negotiations at the UN General Assembly in New York. — Axios, BBC Middle East
▸Iranian officials stated they were awaiting formal notification of the rejection and remain open to negotiation. — BBC Middle East, DW

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held the indirect negotiations with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi through Qatari mediators. — Axios
▸A U.S. official claimed 'positive and constructive' discussions are still ongoing between the U.S. and Iran on nuclear issues. — Axios

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