Trump rejects Iranian proposal, asserts full US control of Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposed ceasefire and control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the United States maintains full control over the strategic waterway. The Iranian proposal, conveyed through intermediaries, called for a seven-day period to reopen the strait and resume negotiations, with Iran offering to halt hostilities and release $12 billion in frozen assets in exchange.

However, Trump dismissed the proposal as unacceptable, emphasizing that the US has imposed the largest military blockade in history and established a "wall of steel" around the strait. The president's stance is influenced by the potential for ongoing military confrontations, particularly as US officials anticipate airstrikes to resume after the US midterm elections.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined the details of the proposed deal, which includes the immediate reopening of the strait and the resumption of talks, contingent on the US taking specified actions within a four to five-day window.

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