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Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 6:22 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
A Sept. 16-21 poll showed Trump’s approval rating fell to 37%, his lowest before midterms.
Quinnipiac poll found 34% of registered voters approve of Trump’s performance, matching his Jan 2021 low.
The same poll showed 65% disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy.
Analyst Charlie Cook said Democrats likely will retake the House and could also win the Senate.

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U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
A Sept. 16-21 poll showed Trump’s approval rating fell to 37%, his lowest before midterms.
Quinnipiac poll found 34% of registered voters approve of Trump’s performance, matching his Jan 2021 low.
The same poll showed 65% disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy.
Analyst Charlie Cook said Democrats likely will retake the House and could also win the Senate.