Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?

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Sep 26 Morning

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Al Jazeera11h ago

Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next?

President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian plan, presented by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, called for the US to release frozen assets, lift oil sanctions, and end naval blockades within a week, after which negotiations for a "final deal" would begin. While the US government has not publicly responded, unnamed officials cited by The Wall Street Journal indicated Trump's skepticism about Iran fulfilling demands and his expectation of resuming attacks after the November midterm elections. Indirect diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with Qatar acting as an intermediary, and both sides have stated the door to diplomacy remains open.

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The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route for one-fifth of global oil and natural gas.

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Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran at the UN General Assembly.

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Iran's proposal includes the US releasing $12bn in frozen assets and lifting oil sanctions.

— Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi

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President Donald Trump has reportedly ruled out an Iranian proposal for a seven-day ceasefire.

— Unnamed US officials cited by The Wall Street Journal

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An analyst suggests Trump may resume attacks on Iran after the November midterm elections.

— Analyst

Sep 25 Evening

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South China Morning PostYesterday

Iran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within 7 days

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that Tehran has presented a plan to Washington, conveyed through Qatar, that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime navigation within seven days of agreement. Araghchi met with US President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday to discuss conditions for ending the war and restoring passage through the vital shipping channel. Araghchi stated that if the necessary conditions are met, normal maritime passage can be restored within the seven-day timeframe. He emphasized that Iran will not accept coercion or threats and will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure, placing the choice with the United States.

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The Guardian - World NewsYesterday

Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms

Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks, contingent on the US lifting asset freezes, permitting oil exports, and securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iranian diplomats presented this accelerated timeline, based on a previous memorandum of understanding, to US envoy Steve Witkoff. The deal aims to relieve global energy market pressure and could offer President Trump a political advantage before the US midterm elections. However, Iran expresses doubt that the US will meet these demands, particularly regarding reining in Israel. The proposed route for ships would primarily pass through Iranian waters, raising concerns for Saudi Arabia.

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Iran has offered the US a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.

— Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

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The plan would restore normal maritime passage once agreed upon.

— Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

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Iran conveyed the plan to the US through Qatar.

— Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

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Iran does not accept coercion, threats, or intimidation, and will not surrender sovereign rights under pressure.

— Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

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Iran has proposed a seven-day timetable to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and start nuclear talks, contingent on US concessions.

— Iran

Sep 25 Morning

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Al JazeeraYesterday

Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US

Iran has proposed a seven-day roadmap to end its conflict with the United States, outlining conditions for a rapid implementation of a previously collapsed ceasefire deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi presented the plan in New York, reportedly passed to Washington via mediators. The proposal calls for a halt to hostilities on all fronts, including Gaza and Lebanon, within seven days. In return, Iran expects the US to release frozen assets, waive sanctions on its oil, and lift its naval blockade. The Strait of Hormuz would reopen on the final day of the seven-day period, and talks on Iran's nuclear program would commence immediately. This proposal closely mirrors a previous Memorandum of Understanding that expired in August.

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Iran has proposed a seven-day roadmap aimed at ending the war with the United States.

— Iran

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The proposal seeks to implement conditions in the MoU including a halt to hostilities and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Iran

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The proposal closely resembles the MoU, but sets out a hugely ambitious timetable.

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Washington would release Iran’s frozen assets, waive sanctions on Iranian oil and lift its naval blockade.

— Iran

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The Strait of Hormuz would reopen on the final day of the period, and talks on Iran’s nuclear programme would start immediately.

— Iran