Trump rejected Iran's 25 September 2026 proposal because it asked the US to lift its blockade, waive oil sanctions and free frozen funds before Iran reopened H…
During the Tanker War, Operation Earnest Will reflagged Kuwaiti tankers under the US flag and escorted them past Iranian attacks.
After USS Samuel B. Roberts hit an Iranian mine, the US struck Iranian oil platforms and warships on 18 April 1988.
Tankers were attacked off Fujairah and in the Gulf of Oman, and Iran seized the Stena Impero. The US blamed Iran, which denied the attacks.
US and Israeli strikes on Iran began a regional war. Iran retaliated across the Gulf.
The Revolutionary Guards confirmed the closure and threatened ships. Brent crude peaked near 126 dollars. From 26 March, five flags including India's could pass.
Talks in Islamabad failed after a two-week ceasefire. Iran briefly declared the strait open on 17 April, then closed it again.
Trump and Pezeshkian signed a memorandum ending the blockade and reopening Hormuz, with nuclear talks to follow. It collapsed within weeks.
Trump declared the ceasefire over on 8 July and announced a new blockade plus a 20% cargo charge, later dropped. CENTCOM reinstated the blockade on 14 July.
At the UN, Araghchi offered to reopen Hormuz within seven days if the US lifted the blockade, waived oil sanctions, freed assets and agreed a regional ceasefire.
No. He rejected Iran's terms, posted a Trump Strait image, and said he expected more talks. Qatar set up new meetings for 28 September.
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