Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that only a negotiated solution can end the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel, after President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran remained prepared for diplomacy despite Trump’s rejection of the proposal. He also said Tehran was waiting for mediators to deliver Washington’s official response before deciding its next steps.
Iran had presented a seven-day roadmap through Qatari mediators during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Under the proposal, Tehran said the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened within seven days if Washington met several conditions, including lifting its naval blockade, easing restrictions on Iranian oil sales, releasing frozen Iranian assets and observing a broader ceasefire. Iran also proposed restarting negotiations over its nuclear programme.
Trump said he had rejected the proposal, arguing that the terms offered by Iran were unacceptable. US officials have also said Washington wants broader commitments from Tehran, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear programme. The two sides therefore remain divided over the conditions required to resume negotiations.
The Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of the dispute because it is a crucial route for global energy shipments. Disruptions in the waterway have contributed to uncertainty in international oil markets and raised concerns about wider economic consequences.
Despite the public disagreement, Iranian officials continue to emphasize diplomacy. Araghchi said Iran was ready for negotiations while also warning that Tehran remained prepared if fighting resumed. The United States has indicated that further talks could still take place, leaving diplomatic channels open even as tensions remain high.
