Trump Rejects Iran's '7-Day Peace Plan'...Maintains Control of Strait of Hormuz

"Iran Seeks to Reopen the Strait Amid Major Setbacks," Trump Claims
Discussion with Zelensky on Patriot Missiles
On Cuba: "Agreement Possible Without Military Force"

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has rejected Iran's proposed '7-Day Plan' for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump emphasized that the U.S. controls the strait, signaling there is no rush to reach an agreement, and implying that the U.S. will demand more favorable terms for itself in future negotiations with Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump

On September 26 (local time), President Trump met with reporters at the White House and said regarding Iran's proposal, "I have rejected their offer." He argued that Iran "is losing badly and therefore wants a quick agreement to immediately reopen the strait." He added, "I like making deals too, but I cannot accept this particular agreement."

President Trump also revealed, "Last night, an enormous amount of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz and 29 vessels also went through." This appears to reaffirm the U.S. claim that it is already controlling passage through the strait.

There are also observations that the Trump administration is maintaining its leverage by not immediately accepting Iran's proposal. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing U.S. officials, reported the previous day that President Trump remains skeptical of Iran's cease-fire proposal, and is not ruling out the possibility of resuming military operations against Iran after the upcoming midterm elections in November.

Regarding the war in Ukraine, President Trump said that he discussed the Patriot missile issue with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukraine, which is responding to Russian airstrikes, has been requesting additional support for Patriot missiles and related equipment from the U.S. and others to strengthen its air defense system.

President Trump did not disclose specific details of their talks but said, "I discussed a range of topics with President Zelensky, and on many of them, we found very strong common ground."

He urged both Russia and Ukraine to reach a cease-fire agreement as soon as possible. Trump stated, "Hopefully, in the not-too-distant future—perhaps before the harsh winter arrives—both sides can reach an agreement." President Trump and President Zelensky held a separate meeting during the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22.

Trump also mentioned the possibility of improving relations with Cuba. He said, "We will reach an agreement with Cuba," adding, "I don't think military force will be necessary." Highlighting that Cuba is facing serious difficulties, he stated, "We want to help Cuba," and "We would like to open Cuba to our people." Previously, in his United Nations General Assembly speech, Trump had called Cuba a 'failed state' and strongly criticized its communist government.

Regarding Venezuela, Trump said that he discussed election issues with Acting President Delcy Rodriguez. The two held talks in New York on September 22. President Rodriguez declared in her UN General Assembly speech that Venezuela would hold elections as part of its process toward 'full democracy,' but did not present a specific schedule.

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