On Tuesday, United States President Donald Trump refused a new offer from Iran. Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for shipping oil, in seven days. Iran said it would do this if the United States reduced its military actions and stopped blocking Iranian ports. The offer was sent to the US through people helping both countries talk.

Iran made this offer because it wants the conflict to end. The Strait of Hormuz is a very important and narrow channel between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. About one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas travels through this place. Many countries depend on it for their fuel.

After receiving Iran’s offer, President Trump said that he wanted to keep strong economic pressure on Iran. He did not want to compromise right away. It is possible talks may happen later, but for now, nothing changed. The Strait of Hormuz stayed closed, and there was no new agreement between the two countries.