{
  "id": 10127233,
  "title": "Trump rejects Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/trump-rejects-iran-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-in-seven-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T00:19:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/trump-rejects-iran-deal-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-in-seven-days/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has turned down Iran's recent offer to reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping within a week, according to a White House press conference. Tehran reportedly sought to reopen the waterway quickly due to its deteriorating situation, which has seen Iran losing significantly in the ongoing conflict. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Trump's statement on Telegram, but suggested that Tehran would wait for an official response from the mediators before making a final decision. Araghchi had previously stated that an agreement could be possible if certain conditions were met, which were outlined in a memorandum of understanding signed between the two nations in June. The Strait, through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and gas supply typically passes, has been blocked since the start of the war in February. Trump declared on Saturday that he had \"total control\" of the strait, with a significant volume of oil moving through it. He maintained that while he was open to negotiating, the proposed deal was unacceptable. Araghchi criticized Trump's statements, noting their inconsistency, and said that Tehran would make a decision based on the mediators' definitive views. Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was doubtful Iran would meet his demands and had hinted at a possible resurgence of airstrikes. Iran retaliated to US and Israeli air strikes, which began in late February, by targeting Israel and US bases in the Gulf and allied Arab countries, as well as by blocking the Strait of Hormuz. This blockade has led to significant fluctuations in energy prices, adding pressure on Trump to find a solution to the conflict, especially given the upcoming US Congressional elections in November.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within a week He told reporters at the White House that Tehran “want to make a deal where they open the Strait immediately because they’re losing so badly”. In a post on Telegram, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Iran insists on diplomatic solution as Trump rejects plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iran-insists-on-diplomatic-solution-as-trump-rejects-plan",
        "published": "2026-09-26T23:01:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "No deal: Trump rejects Iran truce proposal to reopen Hormuz",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/no-deal-trump-rejects-iran-truce-proposal-to-reopen-hormuz",
        "published": "2026-09-27T00:47:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}