{
  "id": 10309555,
  "title": "Washington denounces Iran's truce proposal as 'cynical'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/washington-denounces-irans-truce-proposal-as-cynical-10309555",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T22:41:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1542538/washington-denounces-irans-truce-proposal-cynical"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington has dismissed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as cynical, according to a top US official. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced the plan at the United Nations, which includes the release of frozen Iranian assets, lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil, and an end to the US naval blockade. US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, however, called the proposal a \"pretty cynical attempt to put something on the table that they knew was unacceptable.\" The plan was rejected by US President Donald Trump, who stated that Iranian leaders wanted the deal because they were \"losing so badly.\" Araghchi defended the proposal, stating that it was based on US rights and that Iran was ready to open the strait if certain conditions were met by the US. He expressed pessimism about the prospects of a deal, citing the administration's past behavior.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: A top US official on Sunday dismissed a proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz presented by Iran as “cynical” and indicated it was a non-starter for Washington.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Washington denounces Iran's truce proposal as 'cynical'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/washington-denounces-irans-truce-proposal-as-cynical",
        "published": "2026-09-27T16:30:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Washington denounces Iran's truce proposal as 'cynical'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/washington-denounces-irans-truce-proposal-as-cynical-10252430",
        "published": "2026-09-27T16:37:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Washington denounces Iran’s truce proposal as ‘cynical’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/washington-denounces-irans-truce-proposal-as-cynical-10255296",
        "published": "2026-09-27T17:15:29.000Z"
      }
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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."
}