US dismisses Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal as 'cynical' after Trump rejects it

A senior US official dismissed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as "cynical," following President Trump's rejection of the plan. The official indicated the proposal is a non-starter for the administration. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz stated the President lacks confidence in Iran after recent attempts, but acknowledged the situation must end in some arrangement. He emphasized that all options remain on the table to achieve that outcome. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi rejected Waltz's "old, unproved accusations," saying Iran is ready to open the strait if the US respects its rights. He expressed pessimism about returning to diplomacy, citing the administration's behavior over the past two years.