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Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
CNN • • general
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s recent proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling the offer “unacceptable” despite Iran’s willingness to negotiate.
- Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, stated that reopening the strait and resuming negotiations would depend on the US meeting conditions similar to those in a previous Memorandum of Understanding, which had collapsed amid renewed conflict.
- The initial agreement involved sanctions relief, release of frozen assets, and cessation of military actions, but Trump dismissed the proposal, emphasizing that any deal must be acceptable to the US.
- A White House official indicated that discussions are ongoing but stressed that the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and is not in a hurry to reach an agreement.
- Reports suggest Trump may consider escalating military actions against Iran after the midterm elections, though his stance could evolve in the coming weeks.
