US rejects Iran's seven-day plan to open Strait of Hormuz

Iran is awaiting an official US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities in the Middle East. Earlier, media reported that US President Donald Trump rejected the deal, reports the correspondent of the agency “Minsk-Novosti”.

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According to Reuters, Iran put forward the initiative at the UN General Assembly, passing it to the Americans through Qatari intermediaries. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the plan could allow for the reopening of the strait within seven days and the suspension of fighting in the region.

- If the American side is serious about coming to a deal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, everything is now prepared.

If the U.S. agreed, the two sides could begin broader talks on mutually agreed topics, including Iran’s nuclear program. At the same time, according to sources, Tehran will not make concessions on its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment.

Iran’s plan calls for a cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. In exchange, the U.S. is required to lift the blockade of Iranian ports, unfreeze funds and lift oil sanctions.

However, according to The Wall Street Journal, Trump was skeptical of the Iranian proposal and considered the possibility of resuming bombing.