Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

Iran has insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, any move toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz is contingent on certain conditions being met.

Iran had proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming talks on its nuclear program within a week if the US met certain conditions, including lifting its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and observing a ceasefire that would include Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, saying Iran wants to make a deal because "they're losing so badly". Iran is awaiting a definitive US position through mediators, with Araqchi adding that Tehran would make a decision based on it.

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