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Iran awaits US answer on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Tehran says its proposal could reopen the key waterway and help end fighting across the region.

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Iran is waiting for an official US response to a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the wider Middle East conflict. A media report said President Donald Trump had rejected the plan, but Washington has not formally responded.

  • Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The proposal also seeks an end to fighting across the wider Middle East war.
  • Iran was awaiting an official US response on Saturday.
  • A report said President Donald Trump had rejected the proposal.
  • No formal US response had been issued at that point.

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Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending fighting in the wider Middle East war.

Confirmed·85% confidence

Iran was waiting for an official response from the United States.

Likely·65% confidence

Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal.

Confirmed·85% confidence

The proposal could contribute to ending the wider regional fighting.

Confirmed·85% confidence
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Saturday, Sept. 26

Iran awaited an official US response to its proposal

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What happened

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz while seeking an end to fighting across the wider Middle East war. On Saturday, Iranian officials were waiting for a formal response from the United States. A report said US President Donald Trump had rejected the proposal. That rejection has not been confirmed through an official US response. The positions of the other parties involved in the regional fighting are also unclear.

Why it matters

The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for global energy shipments, so any prolonged closure or security threat there could affect regional trade and oil supplies. A wider ceasefire could reduce the risk of further escalation.

What happens next

Attention is now focused on whether Washington will formally accept, reject, or seek changes to Iran's proposal. The status of the waterway and the wider fighting will also need to be clarified.