Iran awaits formal US response despite Trump rejection of Hormuz proposal

Despite President Donald Trump's public rejection of Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, maintains that Tehran is still awaiting an official response from the United States. The proposal, unveiled on September 26, 2026, included a seven-day roadmap aimed at de-escalating tensions by reopening the strategically vital waterway, which is a crucial global energy and shipping route.

Araghchi emphasized that while Iran has been actively working towards resolving the conflict, Washington has yet to provide a formal reaction to the Iranian initiative. Trump's dismissal of the proposal, citing Tehran's "loss" and deeming the deal "unacceptable," has created a diplomatic impasse over the Strait of Hormuz. The absence of a formal response from the US leaves the future of any agreement to ease restrictions on the strait uncertain.

As of the latest update on September 27, 2026, Iran continues to await a formal US response, highlighting the ongoing challenges in bridging the gap between the two nations.