Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

By Staff The Associated Press Posted September 26, 2026 3:08 pm 1 min read U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions. Meanwhile, Iranian media outlets said the country’s president has left New York after the United Nations gathering of world leaders that included Iran’s indirect talks with the United States. And Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted another missile it blames on Iran -backed Houthis in neighboring Yemen. 0:32 Iran reporting alleged attack on commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz Iran offered this week to reopen the strait and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon. Story continues below advertisement But on Saturday, Trump rejected the proposal saying Iran wanted to make a deal because it was “losing so badly.” Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. “They want to make a deal and I think that’s fine,” Trump told reporters outside the Whit...