‘Better deal’: What’s behind Trump’s rejection of Iran’s truce offer?

ANALYSIS News | Explainer ‘Better deal’: What’s behind Trump’s rejection of Iran’s truce offer? Experts say Trump sees economic sanctions as key to extracting more concessions but he risks losing leverage. Add Al Jazeera on Google US President Donald Trump says he wants to make a deal with Iran but Tehran's latest proposal is not acceptable [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 27 Sep 2026 27 Sep 2026 Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz as experts say the United States president believes Washington has more to gain by waiting than by accepting Tehran’s terms at this moment.