Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
(AP) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain condit
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's suggestion to reopen the Strait of Hormuz this week in exchange for the U.S. meeting certain conditions. Concurrently, reports from Iranian media indicated that the nation's president had departed New York following the United Nations session of global leaders, which included Iran's indirect discussions with the United States.
Furthermore, Saudi Arabia claimed to have intercepted another missile it attributes to Iran-backed Houthis in the neighboring country of Yemen. Here is a summary of the most recent Middle Eastern news from Saturday. For further information on the U.N. General Assembly, additional coverage can be found here. Trump declines Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait Iran had offered this week to open the strait and resume discussions on its nuclear program within seven days if the U.S. lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waived sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and respected a ceasefire that would encompass Lebanon.
However, on Saturday, Trump turned down the offer, stating that Iran wanted to negotiate because they were "losing so badly."
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