Trump calls Iranian plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz not 'acceptable'
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.
US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Global News, Iran's plan was to reopen the strait within a week if the US lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waived sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and observed a ceasefire that would include Lebanon.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for the world's energy supply and has been central to the conflict between the US and Iran. Iran effectively closed the strait after the US and Israel attacked the Islamic Republic in late February, and the number of ships passing through has dropped significantly due to Iranian threats.
Trump stated that Iran wanted to make a deal because it was "losing so badly." He expressed openness to future negotiations, saying "They want to make a deal and I think that's fine. I'd like to make a deal, too. But that deal would not be acceptable."
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