# Trump made the right decision to reject Iran’s offer

https://mins.news/en/item/77534

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-28 18:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/9/28/trump-made-the-right-decision-to-reject-irans-offer?traffic_source=rss

> The article argues that Donald Trump was right to reject Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days. It says Tehran sought to exploit the US midterm elections, while accepting a temporary pause would have weakened American pressure, freedom of navigation and credible deterrence.

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