Trump Expects New Iran Talks After Rejecting Tehran’s Strait of Hormuz Proposal
By Galib | September 28, 2026 | World
U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects negotiations with Iran to continue this week, despite rejecting a proposal from Tehran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting broader peace talks.
The development comes as tensions remain high in the Middle East and global oil markets react to uncertainty around the strategically important waterway. Reuters reported Monday that Brent crude rose more than 3% at one point after Trump rejected the Iranian proposal.
What Happened?
Iran presented a proposal during the United Nations General Assembly that would establish a seven-day process aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and creating conditions for further negotiations.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had transmitted the proposal to the United States through mediators, including Qatar. Iran has said reopening the waterway depends on its conditions being met.
Trump rejected the proposal publicly but later told Axios that he expected U.S. negotiators to hold more talks with Iran during the week.
That leaves the possibility of renewed diplomacy open even though the two sides remain divided over the terms of a potential agreement.
Why Is the Strait of Hormuz Important?
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy routes. A significant share of global oil normally passes through the narrow waterway.
Because of its importance to international energy supplies, disruption in the strait can affect oil prices, shipping costs and energy markets far beyond the Middle East.
The current uncertainty has already been reflected in oil trading. Reuters reported that Brent crude moved above $107 a barrel during Monday trading after the latest diplomatic setback.
What Does Iran Want?
Iran has said it is prepared for diplomacy but maintains that reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on specific conditions.
Reuters reported that Tehran's proposal involved reopening the strait and moving toward wider negotiations, while Iranian officials have also linked the process to easing U.S. military pressure and the blockade affecting Iranian ports.
Iranian officials say they are still waiting for an official U.S. response through the mediators.
What Does the United States Want?
The Trump administration has focused on broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program, rather than limiting negotiations to the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Axios, the United States and Iran remain far apart on several key issues, while Qatar and other regional mediators continue efforts to keep indirect negotiations moving.
What Happens Next?
The immediate focus is whether U.S. and Iranian representatives can return to indirect negotiations this week.
Several issues remain unresolved, including the conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, military activity and the future of negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
For global markets, the situation is also important because prolonged uncertainty around the waterway could keep pressure on oil prices.
What We Know — and What Remains Unclear
Confirmed:
- Iran submitted a proposal involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump rejected the proposal.
- Trump has said he expects further talks with Iran this week.
- Iranian officials say Tehran remains open to diplomacy.
- Oil prices have risen amid renewed uncertainty.
Still unclear:
- Whether new negotiations will produce a temporary agreement.
- Whether the Strait of Hormuz can be fully reopened under mutually accepted conditions.
- Whether the wider conflict can move toward a sustained ceasefire.
- How long elevated oil prices will continue.
Why It Matters
The next few days could be important for both diplomacy and global energy markets.
A return to negotiations could reduce some uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. A further breakdown, however, could keep attention focused on energy supplies, shipping and the risk of renewed military escalation.
For now, both sides continue to signal different priorities while leaving the door open to further negotiations.
Sources: Reuters, Axios, The Washington Post.
