Iran Awaits Official US Response to Ceasefire Proposal After Trump Rejection

Iran announced Sunday that it is still awaiting an official response from the United States regarding its proposal for a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Donald Trump publicly stating he had rejected the plan. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the IRNA news agency that Tehran is aware of Trump's "initial reaction" but has not yet received a formal reply through mediators. He added that Iran will decide on its next steps after receiving Washington's final position.

Trump stated on Saturday that he had rejected the Iranian offer, asserting that Tehran seeks an agreement because its situation is worsening and that the proposed framework would be "unacceptable."

Iran presented a seven-day plan on Friday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The proposal stipulated that the U.S. would lift the naval blockade on Iranian ports, ease restrictions on Iranian oil exports, and release frozen Iranian funds. In return, Iran would work towards opening the Strait of Hormuz and initiate broader negotiations with Washington.

Araghchi reiterated that Tehran's conditions for opening the strait remain unchanged and that a mutually agreed-upon solution is the only way to end the stalemate. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, has seen reduced activity in recent months due to ongoing conflict and attacks on vessels in the region. The conflict between the U.S. and Israel and Iran, which began in late February, has seen intermittent lulls and renewals of hostilities. Disruptions to oil exports from the Gulf have contributed to rising global energy prices.