{
  "id": 10146874,
  "title": "Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/iran-insists-on-diplomatic-solution-after-trump-rejects-peace-plan-10146874",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:17:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1542141/iran-insists-diplomatic-solution-after-trump-rejects-peace-plan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran reaffirmed on Sunday that diplomacy is the only means to resolve its conflict with the United States and Israel, following US President Donald Trump's rejection of an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi declared the conditions for reopening the strait and an end to fighting are clear, stating that any action towards Hormuz's reopening is contingent on meeting those conditions. Iran proposed a peace plan last week at the UN General Assembly, which was relayed to the United States via Qatari mediators. However, Trump publicly dismissed the proposal, asserting that Iran's desperation is driving their push for an agreement regarding the strategic waterway. Araqhchi emphasized that the decision will be based on the definitive views conveyed by the mediators. Despite Trump's public statements, mediators facilitating Iran's talks with the US have not officially notified Iran of a US rejection of the plan. The US has imposed a crippling economic blockade on Iran to compel Tehran to cease attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which has caused shipping through the area to plummet. Trump's skepticism about Iran's willingness to meet his demands is reportedly based on private discussions with his staff. The conflict has also involved Saudi Arabia and Yemen, with both parties engaging in strikes against each other's interests. Iran is reportedly open to discussing its nuclear program as part of any potential deal, but insists on no concessions regarding its rights, including uranium enrichment or the export of its highly enriched uranium. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's readiness for talks on the nuclear program and other matters, but vowed not to be bullied or coerced. Previous diplomatic attempts to end the war have failed, with the conflict continuing to escalate, resulting in thousands of casualties and further damage to Iran's already struggling economy.",
  "summary": "CAIRO: Iran on Sunday insisted that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel after US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting.",
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/iran-insists-on-diplomatic-solution-after-trump-rejects-peace-plan",
        "published": "2026-09-27T05:09:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/iran-insists-on-diplomatic-solution-after-trump-rejects-peace-plan-10172379",
        "published": "2026-09-27T07:48:27.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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