Washington, Apr 28 (BNP): US President Donald Trump on Monday convened a meeting of his national security team to review Iran’s latest proposal concerning the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which nearly one-fifth of global oil supplies are transported.
According to reports citing US officials, the Trump administration expressed dissatisfaction with Tehran’s proposal, saying it failed to address key concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, particularly uranium enrichment and commitments against pursuing nuclear weapons.
Officials indicated that while the proposal was not rejected outright, the White House believes Iran has not fully met Washington’s core security conditions. The administration is now expected to prepare a counterproposal in the coming days.
White House representatives reiterated that the United States would not conduct negotiations through the media and said Washington’s red lines on regional security and nuclear issues remain clear. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also described Iran’s current offer as unacceptable.
Reports suggested Iran had proposed a phased understanding focused first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing conflict, while postponing discussions on its nuclear programme to a later stage.
Meanwhile, economic pressure on Iran has reportedly intensified, with disruptions to oil exports leading to rising domestic crude inventories and difficulties in maritime shipments.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, and any agreement on its reopening would have major implications for global oil markets, trade flows, and regional stability.
