President Trump rejects Iranian proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, signaling continued tension in Middle East conflict. Talks with Iran are expected to resume despite rejection of a truce offer, as both sides remain locked in a stalemate over the strategic waterway.
Iranian officials present a seven-day truce plan followed by reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on conditions including release of frozen assets and lifting of sanctions. Trump dismisses the plan as unacceptable, but says negotiations may resume within days, citing a memorandum of understanding from June.
The conflict, which began in February, has led to ongoing military escalation, with Iran targeting commercial ships and the U.S. retaliating with air strikes. Both sides emphasize their positions, with Iran refusing to back down and the U.S. ambassador criticizing Tehran's demands as excessive.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have seized an American submersible drone in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging it was used for espionage. The incident highlights the ongoing confrontation and the strategic importance of the waterway to global energy supplies.