Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen strait of Hormuz
Also reported by Al Jazeera
Summary
Iran has proposed a plan to the United States to reopen the strait of Hormuz and stop fighting in the Middle East within seven days. President Donald Trump reportedly rejected the deal, but Iran said it is ready to start nuclear talks and remove blockades if the US agrees to the plan.Key Facts
- Iran offered to reopen the strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts its naval blockade and sanctions and agrees to a ceasefire.
- Iran said it would also restart talks on its nuclear program after reopening the strait.
- President Trump is skeptical and expects more military strikes after the US midterm elections in November.
- Iran shared its plan with the US through Qatari mediators and raised it at the UN General Assembly.
- Iran’s foreign minister said the process would take about four to five days before the strait reopens.
- Iran’s president said Tehran is ready for talks but will not accept pressure or threats.
- The conflict has disrupted oil shipments through the strait of Hormuz, a major global oil route.
- Recent attacks linked to Iran-backed groups have increased tensions in the region.
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