Iran awaits official US response to ceasefire proposal despite Trump's rejection

Iran's foreign minister said Sunday that Iran awaits an official US response through mediators to its latest ceasefire proposal, despite President Trump's public rejection of the plan. Abbas Araghchi told NBC that Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks was "reasonable," but Trump called it unacceptable on Saturday. Araghchi dismissed Trump's comments as a "first reaction," noting his contradictory messaging, while a mediator said Iran suspects Trump's public stance is harsher than his private position. The proposal mirrors a June memorandum of understanding, but US officials accuse Iran of violating it by firing on vessels. Iran demands frozen assets, sanctions relief, and an end to the naval blockade, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said economic pressure is pushing Iran toward a deal.