Mediators push US-Iran deal despite Trump rejecting Tehran's latest offer

Mediators are continuing indirect talks between Iran and the United States to broker a deal ending fighting and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Donald Trump publicly rejecting Tehran's latest proposal, according to four officials familiar with the matter. Washington has not formally rejected the draft, with officials suggesting Trump's remarks may be a negotiating tactic. The proposal under discussion includes reopening the strait, lifting the U.S. blockade, and removing sanctions, while the U.S. seeks Iranian concessions on its nuclear program. Iran's proposal offers a seven-day timeline to reopen the strait if the U.S. meets conditions like lifting the blockade and releasing frozen assets. The conflict, now in its eighth month, has caused global economic damage, with Brent crude above $108.