IRAN OFFERS SEVEN-DAY PLAN TO REOPEN HORMUZ AS TRUMP CALLS WATERWAY ‘TRUMP STRAIT’

September 26, 2026

NEW YORK: Iran has proposed a seven-day framework aimed at ending hostilities and restoring normal maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomatic efforts continue over the conflict with the United States and its regional allies. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the proposal was conveyed to Washington through Qatari mediators.

Under the proposal, Tehran would reopen the strategic waterway within seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, eases sanctions on Iranian oil exports and releases frozen Iranian assets. The plan also calls for a ceasefire covering the wider region, including Lebanon, followed by renewed negotiations on broader issues, including Iran’s nuclear programme.

The proposal came as President Donald Trump signalled scepticism about Tehran’s offer. The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported that Trump had rejected the seven-day proposal and remained doubtful that Iran would meet Washington’s demands. Reuters said it could not immediately independently confirm the Journal report.

Trump separately posted a map on Truth Social depicting the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait”, after previously suggesting that the waterway could come under US territorial control. The Strait is a major global energy route, with a substantial share of international oil and gas shipments normally passing through it.

The diplomatic impasse comes after months of disruption to shipping and energy markets. Iran has said it is prepared to resume negotiations if Washington accepts its conditions, while the Trump administration has continued to demand assurances concerning Iran’s nuclear programme and freedom of navigation through the Strait.