US-Iran war: Tehran awaits response as Trump rejects Hormuz plan; Saudi Arabia condemns Iran and Houthis

Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz deal, with President Trump rejecting Iran's seven-day proposal. The plan required the US to lift its naval blockade, release Iranian assets, and waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales. Direct US-Iran talks resumed through mediators, following a collapse of direct negotiations in June.

Iran insists that reopening the Strait is contingent on its conditions being met, while Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have condemned the proposal. The Gulf News app noted that the US Treasury Secretary reported sending envoys to countries to pressure them into economic isolation of Iran, with some nations halting flights from Iranian airlines.

Oman urged self-restraint and dialogue among the Middle Eastern parties to resolve their disputes peacefully.