US-Iran war: Trump rejects Tehran's ceasefire proposal, says ‘they’re losing badly'; Iran backs diplomacy | Top Updates
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, casting fresh uncertainty over diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war. Tehran says diplomacy remains the only way to break the deadlock, while mediators seek to revive talks.
Tensions between the US and Iran escalated as US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire. The proposed ceasefire, announced by Iran at the United Nations General Assembly, would have allowed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway that has been closed since the war began in late February.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed success in economically isolating Iran, announcing sanctions targeting Iranian airlines and banks. However, Iran insisted that only a diplomatic solution could break the deadlock, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stating that any move toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz required meeting Iran's conditions.
Despite Trump's rejection, mediators facilitating US-Iran peace talks have not yet officially confirmed the rejection of the ceasefire plan.
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