President Trump rejected Iran's new seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations in the monthslong conflict, saying Tehran's terms were unacceptable despite his willingness to make a deal. The decision comes amid elevated energy prices, weakening public approval and Republican concerns that the war could affect the November midterm elections. A Reuters/Ipsos survey put Trump's job approval rating at 32%, with 17% of respondents approving of his handling of living costs. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are scheduled for separate U.S. television interviews after U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Iranian delegates during the United Nations General Assembly. Earlier reports said Iran's proposal included reopening the strait and resuming nuclear talks in exchange for relief from a U.S. naval blockade, asset freezes and oil sanctions. Oil flows through the waterway had increased under U.S. military protection, with estimates ranging from 13 million to 13.5 million barrels a day, though volumes remained below prewar levels and transit costs were elevated.