Foreign Affairs
Iran maintains only diplomacy can end war despite Trump rejecting peace plan
Iran insists that only diplomacy can resolve the conflict with the United States and Israel, even after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that any steps toward reopening the strait depend on meeting specific conditions, while Trump shared an image labeling it the 'Trump Strait' on Truth Social. Iran presented a peace plan via Qatar during the UN General Assembly, proposing a ceasefire and blockade lift in exchange for ending US maritime blockades and oil sanctions. Meanwhile, Houthi forces intercepted drones and missiles targeting Saudi Arabia, continuing their attacks on ships in the Red Sea and expanding control along Yemen's west coast.
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