Iran official says strait opening proposal rejected by Trump over nuclear conditions
🔴 Tension RisingThe News International2026-05-02
President Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, citing dissatisfaction with the nuclear talks conditions. Iranian officials stated the proposal demanded delaying nuclear negotiations, which Trump deemed unacceptable. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused shockwaves in global energy markets, driving up oil prices.