Trump Reportedly Opposed Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Proposal, WSJ Claims

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, The Wall Street Journal, referencing American officials, has claimed that President Donald Trump opposed Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The report alleges that Trump instructed his deputies to anticipate renewed aggressions against Iran following the upcoming November midterm elections. However, Trump is reportedly hesitant about a large-scale conflict with Iran, as the United States aims to preserve its depleted weapons stockpiles for potential future sudden engagements.

The Wall Street Journal further stated that Trump expressed doubts in his private meetings regarding Iran’s compliance with his demands. Nevertheless, the aforementioned officials emphasized that Trump’s current stance could shift in the coming weeks, potentially influenced by the outcomes of the midterm elections.

On Friday, September 25, 2026, Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated at a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York, “The seven-day deadline begins from the moment the United States accepts this plan. If this happens tomorrow, the implementation of the plan will start at that time.” He continued, “If the necessary steps are taken, we believe we can complete this process within four or five days, such that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on the sixth day, and the United States would enter for a final agreement on the seventh day.” Araghchi added, “The actions that the United States must take have already been communicated to the country and are within the framework of the memorandum of understanding. If there is sufficient seriousness from the American side, this will happen, and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen.”