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New Attacks Reported on Ships Near Hormuz as Trump Discusses Iran with Xi
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- Sep 28, 2026, 9:05 PM UTC
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US President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s proposal for a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz may say less about Washington’s opposition to a deal than about its changing assessment of Tehran’s most important bargaining chip.
Iran has threatened to target infrastructure across the Middle East if its security is not guaranteed, as Tehran awaits a formal US response on reopening Hormuz.
Tehran says reopening the strategic waterway remains tied to its demands, despite Trump rejecting its seven-day proposal for ending hostilities.