Trump Rejects Iran's Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Within a Week

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, provided certain conditions are met. The Iranian government offered to resume talks on its nuclear program and reopen the strait if the US lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and observes a ceasefire that includes Lebanon.

Trump dismissed Iran's proposal, stating that Tehran wants to make a deal because it is 'losing so badly.' He added that he would like to make a deal but only if it was acceptable to the US. The Strait of Hormuz has been closed since February after the US and Israel attacked the Islamic Republic.

In related news, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has left New York after attending the annual UN gathering of world leaders. Pezeshkian's speech pushed back against Trump's threat to 'annihilate' Iran but ended with a statement that Tehran remains open to diplomacy.