Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which did not address concerns over Iran's nuclear program. The proposal, delivered via Pakistan, called for an end to the US naval blockade but left nuclear issues unresolved. Administration officials are divided on whether continued economic pressure will force Iran to make concessions.
- ▪President Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz during discussions in the White House Situation Room on April 27.
- ▪The proposal did not address Iran's nuclear program, a key US demand, and would have required the US to end its naval blockade.
- ▪Iran insists on imposing a fee for ships passing through the strait, a position the US opposes on grounds of freedom of navigation.
- ▪US officials are debating whether prolonging the blockade will damage Iran's oil industry enough to force a deal.
- ▪Iranian negotiators reportedly lack authority to make concessions on the nuclear program, complicating peace efforts.
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Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIt is not clear precisely why US President Donald Trump is not satisfied with the proposal, but he has repeatedly insisted that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. PHOTO: AFPTyler Pager and Julian E. BarnesPublished Apr 28, 2026, 08:41 AMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 07:32 PMListenWASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has told advisers he is not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, according to multiple people briefed on discussions in the White House Situation Room on April 27.The proposal also called on the US to end its naval blockade but would have set aside questions about what to do with Iran’s nuclear programme, according…
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