US Rejects Iran Seven-Day Ceasefire Plan
The United States has rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire framework, arguing that Tehran demanded sanctions relief and access to frozen assets before committing to substantive nuclear negotiations.
US Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Iran’s proposal sought major concessions upfront, including sanctions relief and access to billions of dollars in frozen funds.
Washington considered those conditions unacceptable, with Waltz describing the proposal as a cynical attempt to secure benefits before negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme began.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi disputed the US account, saying American officials had mischaracterised the proposal and may not have reviewed its full details.
Strait of Hormuz Central to Iran Proposal
Under Tehran’s framework, the United States would ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports, lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports and observe a ceasefire that would also cover Lebanon.
In return, Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations with Washington.
The strategic waterway remains central to the dispute because of its importance to global energy supplies and Iran’s ability to use access through the strait as leverage in negotiations.
Trump Keeps Military Option Open
President Donald Trump has maintained that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains the primary US objective.
He has indicated that further military action remains possible and reportedly expects renewed US strikes after the November midterm elections if diplomacy fails.
Araghchi, meanwhile, said Iran remains open to negotiations while also preparing for the possibility of renewed conflict.
With neither side backing away from its core demands, the ceasefire proposal has failed to produce a breakthrough and tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high.
