Iran rejects US demands as Trump dismisses Hormuz reopening offer

japantimes.co.jp —

Iran has refused to soften its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, signaling a stalemate despite ongoing negotiations. Trump told Axios on Sunday that Iran's demands were conditions Washington might have accepted a year ago, adding Tehran overplayed its hand. He expects talks to resume this week. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Tehran awaits a definitive U.S. response, with no word yet from mediators Qatar and Pakistan.


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