President Trump dismissed Iran's seven‑day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning new bombing may follow the November elections, amid regional tensions.

President Donald Trump on Friday rejected Iran's seven‑day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and said renewed bombing could follow the November midterm elections.

Iran's foreign ministry offered a week‑long ceasefire, the restoration of commercial shipping through the strait and a request for a U.S. waiver on sanctions that target Iranian oil exports. The ministry said the plan is intended to safeguard global energy supplies and de‑escalate regional tensions.

Trump responded by posting a new map of the Hormuz waterway on his social‑media account, describing the Iranian offer as a threat to U.S. interests. He stated that the United States will not accept the terms and warned that military action may resume after the upcoming elections.

U.S. position on sanctions

The White House has not signaled any change to the sanctions regime that was re‑imposed on Tehran last year. A senior administration official confirmed that the request for a waiver remains under review but emphasized that any concession would require a clear verification of Iranian compliance.

Regional implications

Shipping companies monitor the strait closely, as it channels roughly one‑fifth of the world’s petroleum traffic. Analysts said a prolonged closure could push oil prices higher and disrupt supply chains across Asia.

Iranian officials reiterated that the proposal is open for discussion and urged the United States to consider the humanitarian impact of a continued blockade. They added that a swift diplomatic resolution would benefit both nations and the broader international community.

Both sides have left the issue unresolved, and no further negotiations were announced at the time of writing.