Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran has taken note of US President Donald Trump's reaction to its seven-day roadmap proposal. The proposal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war. Araghchi said Tehran was yet to receive an official response through a mediator. According to Al Jazeera, Araghchi emphasized that any move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would depend on Tehran's conditions being fulfilled.
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire. Araghchi said Iran was awaiting a formal US position from mediators before taking a final decision. He stated that only a negotiated solution can resolve the deadlock. Araghchi's comments were reported by Al Jazeera. The Iranian Foreign Minister's statement comes amid rising tensions between the US and Iran.
Trump has reiterated his rejection of a proposed regional arrangement concerning the vital maritime trade route. He dismissed terms regarding the critical shipping lane. According to the Iranian state-affiliated Student News Network (SNN), Trump forcefully stated, "I reject this agreement." The US President has told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterms.
This follows his open threat of annihilating Iran made during his speech to the UN General Assembly earlier in the week. On Thursday, Araghchi had said that Iran had offered a seven-day plan to end the conflict in West Asia. The plan would also seek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and then begin comprehensive talks on Iran's nuclear programme.
Araghchi told reporters at the United Nations General Assembly that the proposal was similar to the MoU reached between the US and Iran in June this year. The Iranian Foreign Minister's statement comes as the international community watches with bated breath. The situation in West Asia remains volatile.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is also attending the UN General Assembly, raised concerns over attacks on seafarers. He emphasized that safety must not be compromised. The international community is working towards finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.
The situation in West Asia remains tense, with multiple stakeholders involved. Iran's proposal and the US response will be crucial in determining the course of events. The international community is watching with interest.
Key points
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is waiting for a formal US response to its proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war.
- US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire.
- Iran has offered a seven-day plan to end the conflict in West Asia and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
