President Trump rejects Iran proposal, says U.S. has "total control" of strait

President Donald Trump rejected what he called the "latest Iranian proposal," telling reporters, "I reject their proposal." He said the United States is exercising strong pressure on Iran and described a sweeping blockade of the waterway Iran uses for oil revenue.

The president asserted that U.S. forces and actions had given Washington leverage, saying, "We have total control of the Haros Strait." He described the measure as a "wall of steel" that has reduced Iran's income by limiting its ability to use the route, and said Iran "wanted to make a deal" because it was losing revenue. When asked whether there were plans to strike Iran, Mr. Trump reiterated he had rejected the proposal and framed the United States' approach as economic and strategic pressure rather than immediate military action.