Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan
Summary
Iran says only diplomacy can resolve its conflict with the United States and Israel after Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause the fighting. Tehran says it is still waiting for mediators to deliver Washington’s definitive response, while talks over Iran’s nuclear program remain unresolved.
Key Points
- Iran says any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on its conditions being met and that only a negotiated solution can break the deadlock.
- Donald Trump said he rejected the Iranian proposal, claiming Tehran wants a deal because it is losing badly.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said mediators had not formally conveyed a US rejection and that Tehran is waiting for their definitive views.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is ready for talks on its nuclear program but will not accept bullying or coercion.
