Iran insists that only a negotiated diplomatic solution can resolve its conflict with the United States and Israel after President Donald Trump says he rejects an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says any move toward reopening the strait depends on Iran’s conditions being met. He adds that mediators involved in U.S.-Iran talks have not officially received or relayed a U.S. rejection of the proposal. Iran says the plan was transmitted to Washington through Qatari mediators after it was announced at the U.N. General Assembly.
Trump rejects the proposal and argues Iran is pushing for a deal out of desperation, linking the urgency to its pressure and losses. Other reporting emphasizes the broader context: the conflict disrupts global oil flows and regional trade, while Washington maintains pressure. Japan Times also reports Iran says it will not make concessions regarding its rights, including uranium enrichment and shipping uranium out of the country.
