Trump rejects Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days in exchange for lifting the US naval blockade, waiving oil sanctions and a broader ceasefire.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi had outlined the plan at the UN General Assembly — the strait reopened on day six or seven, nuclear talks restarting on day seven — conveyed through Qatar. Trump posted that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.
The Wall Street Journal reported this week that Trump privately expects a renewed bombing campaign after the US midterms, while about 22 million barrels of oil reportedly moved through the strait overnight.
Originally reported by USA Today. Article compiled by the Deccan Age desk.
