Iran Awaits US Response on Strait of Hormuz Proposal After Trump Rejection

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the nation is awaiting a "definitive" response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Donald Trump publicly rejecting the offer. The proposal includes Iran opening the critical waterway within a week and resuming nuclear talks if the U.S. meets conditions such as lifting a naval blockade and waiving oil sanctions.

Araghchi noted that while President Trump has reacted to the proposal, no official communication has been received through mediators. He acknowledged Trump's statements as often contradictory, emphasizing that Iran will make a decision based on the definitive opinions conveyed by the mediators. Trump's rejection, calling the proposal "unacceptable," suggests a lack of tangible diplomatic progress following Iranian officials' visits to New York for the UN General Assembly and meetings with U.S. officials.