
First reaction to Iran's proposal to resume negotiations... Suggestions of non-recognition and denial of control
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Iran's foreign minister proposed resuming negotiations within seven days if the U.S. maritime blockade is lifted and sanctions are waived.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kang Hoon-sang = U.S. President Donald Trump posted a map of the Middle East on Truth Social on the 26th (local time), renaming the Strait of Hormuz the Trump Strait (TRUMP STRAIT).
This is President Trump's first reaction after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi proposed on the 24th at the UN General Assembly that he would resume Strait of Hormuz and nuclear negotiations within seven days if the United States lifts the maritime blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and implements a ceasefire on all fronts.
By posting this map, President Trump appears to have indicated that he does not recognize Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and that he will also reject Iran's proposal.
Previously, in August, President Trump posted a map on Truth Social that labeled the Strait of Hormuz as a "new American territory," and on the 2nd of this month, he also posted, "Now that we control this strait, should we change the name of the Strait of Hormuz to the Trump Strait?"

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