Amid stalled US-Iran negotiations following a fragile ceasefire extension, President Trump rejected Iran's latest April 28 proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage and collect transit fees while deferring nuclear and sanctions discussions to later stages. Trump, briefed by CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper on April 30, is weighing targeted strikes on Iranian infrastructure to pressure Tehran amid Iran's supreme leader vowing to preserve nuclear and missile programs. No public agreement on key Iranian demands—such as oil sanction relief, unfrozen assets, or uranium enrichment limits—emerged in April despite multiple deadlines and proposals, reflecting Trump's maximum pressure diplomacy and trader consensus on minimal concessions before potential escalation.