‘Better deal’: What’s behind Trump’s rejection of Iran’s truce offer?
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest truce proposal to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Experts indicate Washington believes maintaining economic sanctions provides better long-term leverage.
Why it matters
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz directly impact global energy markets, oil prices, and Middle Eastern stability.
Experts say Trump sees economic sanctions as key to extracting more concessions but he risks losing leverage.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump says he wants to make a deal with Iran but Tehran's latest proposal is not acceptable [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 27 Sep 2026 27 Sep 2026 Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz as experts say the United States president believes Washington has more to gain by waiting than by accepting Tehran’s terms at this moment.
“I reject their proposal,” Trump told reporters on Saturday, arguing that Iran wants an agreement because it is “losing so badly”.
“They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine,” Trump said. “I’d like to make a deal too. But that deal would not be acceptable.”
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