President Trump hints at restarting negotiations with Iran but rejects proposal to open Hormuz

[Washington Current Affairs] In a telephone interview with the news site Axios on the 27th, US President Donald Trump announced that he expects negotiations to end the hostilities with Iran to resume this week. According to Axios, Qatar is conducting active mediation diplomacy between the US special envoy for the Middle East, Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi. The Qatari side is expected to hold separate meetings with both sides on the 28th.

Trump rejects Iran's terms and offers to open Hormuz 'because of inferiority'

"We anticipate further talks with Iran this week," Trump said. However, he reiterated his stance of rejecting Iran's new proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days on the condition that the U.S. lifts its naval blockade, saying, "This is not the deal I want. They were too aggressive."

On the other hand, Araguchi, in an interview with US NBC television, stated that he was prepared to negotiate, although he warned that he would stand up to the US even if it led to an "apocalyptic war" if attacked by the US. "President Trump has stated that he rejects the proposed agreement, but we are still waiting for a formal response through a mediator."