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  "id": 10257325,
  "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-10257325",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T16:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/28/iran-insists-on-diplomatic-solution-after-trump-rejects-peace-plan"
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  "account": "Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that only diplomacy can resolve the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. The US President, Donald Trump, recently dismissed an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and cease hostilities. Araghchi emphasized that Iran's conditions must be met before considering reopening the strategic waterway. The Iranian foreign minister announced a peace proposal last week at the United Nations General Assembly, which was conveyed to American officials through Qatari mediators. However, Trump stated on Saturday that he rejected the plan, asserting that Iran's desperation was driving their pursuit of an agreement on the critical waterway. Despite Trump's public stance, Araghchi noted that US mediators facilitating the talks with Washington have not officially communicated a rejection of the plan. Araghchi further stated that they await the mediators' final views before deciding on Iran's response. The United States has imposed an economic blockade on Iran to pressure Tehran into halting attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has escalated, with Iran and its allies extending the war regionally. Saudi Arabia has become increasingly entangled in the conflict as Houthi fighters advance in Yemen, threatening Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea. Iran-backed Houthis have also attacked Saudi Arabia, prompting Riyadh to consider shifting its students to remote learning. Iran's army commander, Amir Hatam, described the war as reaching a critical and decisive stage, warning that Iran would not trade or live if unable to engage in commerce through the region's waterways. Previous attempts at diplomacy have failed to end the war, which has seen thousands killed and Iran's economy suffering. Iran and its allies have continued the conflict, striking US allies in the Gulf and Yemen. Saudi Arabia has been drawn deeper into the war as Houthi fighters advance and threaten Saudi oil exports. Iran-backed Houthis have also targeted Saudi cities, including Riyadh, raising the possibility of further escalation. Iran's nuclear program remains a key issue in the conflict, with Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, ready to negotiate on the topic but rejecting any coercion.",
  "summary": "Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says mediators facilitating Tehran's talks with Washington have not officially relayed a US rejection of the plan.",
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        "title": "Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan",
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        "title": "Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan",
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        "title": "Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan",
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