Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day ceasefire plan, US strikes may resume: Report
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting nuclear talks, but reports say Trump rejected Tehran’s seven-day plan
The prospect of renewed military conflict between the US and Iran loomed large over the Middle East, with President Donald Trump reportedly rejecting Tehran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal and expected to resume strikes on the Islamic Republic following the mid-term elections in November.
The development comes after Iran put forward a proposal to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz and end the war within seven days if the US accepted its demands.
"Iran has conveyed to the United States, through Qatar, a concrete seven-day plan. If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, and normal maritime passage restored within seven days," said Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. He was speaking to reporters at the UN on Friday (September 25), reported NDTV.
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day plan
The Wall Street Journal later reported that Trump had rejected Tehran’s proposal, citing US officials familiar with the matter.
Trump, who has vowed Iran will never obtain a nuclear bomb, reportedly doubted that Tehran would meet his demands and considered renewed US strikes likely.
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Under the proposal, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks within seven days if Washington lifted its naval blockade, waived oil sanctions and agreed to a ceasefire covering Lebanon.
Proposal includes Hormuz, nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly discussed the plan at a private meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
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The proposal echoed a June agreement between Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Their 14-point deal, signed on June 17, called for an immediate halt to military operations and negotiations towards a final agreement within 60 days.
Earlier ceasefire deal collapsed
Trump declared the deal "over" on July 8. Tehran suspended the memorandum a week later, accusing Washington of "violating all its commitments".
The White House said Friday that US officials were holding "positive and constructive conversations" with mediators.