Trump rejects Iran plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran had delivered a concrete seven-day reopening plan to the United States through Qatar, conditional on unspecified requirements. Trump’s rejection follows heightened regional tensions and attacks affecting Saudi Arabia and other infrastructure, while military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye met in Riyadh to discuss regional security. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical passage for global oil and gas shipments, so prolonged closure or instability could increase energy prices, disrupt international trade and intensify diplomatic and military pressure across the Middle East.

Sources: NPR, CNN, The Guardian, Xinhua