Key Takeaways
- US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian foreign minister says the US has not officially rejected the deal, despite Trump’s public comments.
- The US expects renewed military action after the midterms, according to reports.
US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within a week and resume nuclear talks in return for the lifting of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to reports.
In a statement to reporters at the White House, Trump said, 'They made a proposal but I reject it.'
The Iranian foreign minister, however, stated that the US has not officially rejected the deal, despite comments from Trump on Saturday.
The rejection of the deal comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the US expecting renewed military action after the midterms, sources say.
The strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes, making its control a matter of global concern.
The Iranian proposal, which was reportedly made on Friday, aimed to de-escalate tensions and pave the way for renewed nuclear talks.
The US has maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports, citing concerns over the country’s nuclear programme and regional stability.
The rejection of the deal by the US has raised concerns about the potential for further military confrontations in the region.
Iranian officials have expressed disappointment over the US’s stance, with one official stating, 'We had hoped for a constructive response.'
They made a proposal but I reject it.
Donald Trump, US President
The US has not officially rejected the deal, despite comments from Donald Trump on Saturday.
Iranian foreign minister, Iranian foreign minister
