U.S. President Donald Trump rejects a proposed deal from Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing hostilities in the region. Trump tells reporters at the White House that he is rejecting “their proposal” and “their deal,” though the outlets differ in the specific framing of Iran’s motives and the scope of what the proposal would achieve.

Iran has described the initiative as a plan to reopen the strategic waterway for shipping within seven days and to resume or restart negotiations, using Qatari mediators to transmit the proposal to Washington. Several reports say the proposal is linked to ending the conflict or hostilities between Iran and the United States. Trump characterizes the offer as unacceptable and suggests Iran is offering it because it is “losing,” and that opening Hormuz would benefit Tehran financially.

Iran’s officials respond that they are awaiting a definitive U.S. position, with diplomacy presented as the only path forward. Media coverage also notes the proposal arrives amid a prolonged U.S.-Iran standoff that has stretched for months.