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Trump expects more talks after rejecting latest Iranian proposal

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President Trump said Sunday he expects U.S. officials to negotiate further with their Iranian counterparts this week, after he rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Tehran. "I expect more talks with Iran [this week].

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  1. Iran distances itself from Houthis as Saudi Arabia builds new alliance

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

  2. Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  3. Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

    Headline from WPRI Providence ·

  4. Iran says it is awaiting ‘definitive’ US response despite Trump rejecting latest proposal

    Headline from WSVN Miami ·

  5. Iran waits for definitive response after Trump rejects strait opening proposal

    Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis ·

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    Trump expects more talks after rejecting latest Iranian proposal

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  1. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Hormuz Proposal (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Iran has refused to give up control of the Strait of Hormuz as the United States presses for a deal, with high-level talks at the UN offering a diplomatic channel amid escalating threats and a prolonged standoff.

  2. The Guardian

    Middle East crisis live: Iran ready to reopen strait of Hormuz within seven days if US lifts blockade, official says (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Traffic through the key waterway for energy supplies has dwindled to a trickle We are seeing reports that the Houthis have said that strikes carried out by Saudi Arabia in the northwest of the country killed at least two civilians.

  3. Al-Monitor

    Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US eases military pressure and lifts blockade (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Parisa Hafezi NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Iran can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday.

  4. Oil Price

    Oil Tumbles 3% as Iran Floats Hormuz Reopening Within a Week (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    Iran has offered to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases its pressure including taking steps toward ending the U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports and halting military operations in the Strait, a senior Iranian government official told Japan’s news agency Kyodo …

  5. Al-Monitor

    Tehran hints at Hormuz talks with US as leaders gather at UN (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Samia Nakhoul and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf shipping within days if the US lifts its blockade, describing a gathering at the UN as a "golden opportunity" to renew diplomacy with Wa…

  6. New York Post

    Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US ends blockade: ‘Golden opportunity’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “Common sense tells you there's no harm in engaging and talking to someone,'' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday.

  7. Cheddar

    Iran Offers Possible Hormuz Reopening in Diplomatic Push (opens Cheddar)

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    Cheddar's feed description

    Iran is reportedly offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States takes initial steps to ease military pressure.

  8. End Time Headlines

    Iran reportedly offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if U.S. eases military pressure (opens End Time Headlines)

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    End Time Headlines's feed description

    According to a report from CNBC, Iran has reportedly signaled it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington eases military pressure and lifts a blockade on Iranian ports. The reports, CNBC said, lifted hopes of a return to U.S.

  9. Al-Monitor

    Iran submits conditions for reopening of Hormuz to U.S. representative, state media says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in a meeting during which Iran's conditions to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz were conveyed to the US, according to Iran's state med…

  10. BizPac Review

    Iran offers to reopen Hormuz, Trump responds with threat of ‘annihilation’ (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Iran offered Tuesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports, hours […]

  11. The Guardian

    Iran and US hold talks on sidelines of UN summit, says Trump (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Senior Iranian official indicates willingness to reopen strait of Hormuz if US takes steps to ease pressure on Tehran Iranian officials held three hours of talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the UN general assembly, Donald Trump disclosed on Tuesday.

  12. Semafor

    Iran presents US with roadmap to end the war (opens Semafor)

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    Semafor's feed description

    It echoes the two countries’ June agreement — a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — The National reported.

  13. Al-Monitor

    US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Samia Nakhoul, Parisa Hafezi and John Irish Sept 24 (Reuters) - US and Iranian negotiators in New York are exploring a phased path out of war that would involve Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lifting its economic blockade of Iran, sources close to the talks said.

  14. Bloomberg

    US, Iran Said to Be Exploring Phased Deal to Open Hormuz (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    US and Iranian negotiators are exploring a phased deal that would see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and Washington lift its economic blockade of Iranian ports, according to a person familiar with the discussions.

  15. The Guardian

    Iran awaiting response from Trump on proposal to open strait of Hormuz in six days (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Country says US must lift sanctions on its oil exports and end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon Iran said it has told Donald Trump it is willing to open the strait of Hormuz in six days, and to start talks on its nuclear program the day after, so long as the US lifts sanctions on Iran’s o…

  16. Semafor

    US, Iran explore phased deal to reopen Hormuz (opens Semafor)

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    Semafor's feed description

    Diplomacy will be challenged by both sides’ unwillingness to surrender leverage.

  17. Financial Times

    Iran offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal (opens Financial Times)

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    Financial Times's feed description

    Foreign minister says plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week

  18. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day War Roadmap (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran does not want to continue the war and is open to a negotiated agreement, arguing that the United States must decide whether to end the conflict. Recent indirect talks have not produced a breakthrough, with the countries still divided over terms includi…

  19. Al Jazeera

    Iran pitches seven-day roadmap to end conflict with US (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Tehran seeks rapid implementation failed ceasefire deal, offering to open Hormuz if regional conflicts halted.

  20. Al Jazeera

    What’s in Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Tehran’s offer comes as high fuel prices put pressure on Trump ahead of the US midterm elections.

  21. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Iran proposes 7-day plan to end war (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, said the proposal closely mirrored the commitments laid out in a so-called memorandum of understanding that was struck between the United States and Iran in June.

  22. News Nation Now

    Iran distances itself from Houthis as Saudi Arabia builds new alliance (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Iran says it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the U.S. lifts its blockade, releases frozen funds and waives oil sanctions.

  23. Bloomberg

  24. CBS News

    Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Iran's president says Tehran wants a deal with the U.S. before November's midterm elections, as the regime puts an offer on the table.

  25. Quartz

    Iran is offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days — if Trump agrees (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the timetable would begin the day after Washington accepts conditions mirroring the failed June ceasefire deal

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