US President Donald Trump stated that he rejected an Iranian proposal, reportedly conveyed via Qatari mediators, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the lifting of US port blockades, while asserting US "total control" over the waterway. In parallel, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated at the UN that the strait could be reopened within seven days if specific conditions are met, as both nations continue to engage in diplomatic discussions amid a seven-month conflict that has significantly impacted global oil flows.