Iran war live: Tehran awaits official response as Trump rejects Hormuz plan
Iran’s foreign ministry says it is awaiting an official US reply to a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after Washington publicly rejected the plan. US President Donald Trump called the roadmap "not acceptable," saying Iran was "losing so badly," while Iranian officials indicated distrust of talks with Washington.
Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime chokepoint for global energy shipments, and any negotiated reopening or continued closure has implications for regional security and international shipping. A stalemate between Tehran and Washington raises the risk that diplomatic channels will not resolve the standoff.
Key Facts
- Proposal: Iran offered a seven-day roadmap to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
- US response: President Donald Trump publicly rejected the plan, calling it "not acceptable" and saying Iran was "losing so badly"
- Iranian official: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is still waiting for an official US response
- Additional Iranian comment: Pezeshkian said Iran 'no longer trusts talks with Washington'
- Reporting: Reporters: Faisal Aziz Khan and Leena Fraihat
Iran’s foreign ministry said it has not yet received an official reply from the United States to a seven-day proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the comment after Washington publicly dismissed the initiative.
President Donald Trump told reporters the roadmap was "not acceptable," and added that Iran was "losing so badly," remarks that came hours before Tehran said it awaited a formal response. The US rejection was delivered in public comments rather than through a diplomatic communique, according to the reporting.
Separately, Iranian figures have signaled growing scepticism about negotiations with the United States. Lawmaker Pezeshkian was quoted as saying Iran "no longer trusts talks with Washington," underscoring a widening trust deficit between the two governments.
The developments follow heightened tensions around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global maritime traffic. With both sides exchanging public statements, officials have not announced any follow-up diplomatic steps or a timetable for further engagement.
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