Washington
A senior Iranian official has said that a new diplomatic proposal aimed at easing tensions with the United States has been rejected by U.S. President Donald Trump. The plan reportedly focuses on reopening key shipping routes before addressing nuclear negotiations.
According to the proposal, Iran suggested restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and ending restrictions on Iranian shipping. In return, discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme would be postponed to a later stage of talks.
The official said the idea was designed to reduce immediate tensions and create conditions for future negotiations. The proposal also included assurances that Iran would open the strait, while the United States would lift its blockade on Iranian ports.
However, President Trump said he was not satisfied with Iran’s latest offer, stating that certain demands were unacceptable. He has repeatedly insisted that any agreement must ensure Iran does not develop nuclear weapons.
The dispute comes after weeks of military and diplomatic tension following a suspended conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has already disrupted global energy flows.
Iran has maintained that its nuclear programme is peaceful, while Washington continues to push for strict limits on uranium enrichment.
The proposed plan also suggested that future talks could address nuclear restrictions in exchange for sanctions relief and recognition of Iran’s right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global shipping route, and tensions in the region have raised concerns over international energy security. Talks between both sides remain stalled, with no immediate agreement in sight.