Iran Warns Unjustified Rejection of Hormuz Plan Would Be America's Mistake

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he is still awaiting a formal U.S. response to his "7-day plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that an unjustified rejection would be America's mistake. Araghchi told NBC that despite President Donald Trump's claim of rejecting the proposal, Iran awaits an official reply through mediators. He stressed Iran is ready for both negotiation and confrontation, prioritizing national interests over U.S. domestic politics. The plan, conveyed via Qatar at the UN General Assembly, offers to resume Hormuz shipping within seven days if the U.S. unfreezes Iranian assets and lifts naval blockades. Araghchi also said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains in control despite hiding due to assassination threats.