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‘They were asking for everything up front:’ US Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz explains why Trump rejected Iran's proposal

1 source · first seen 09:54 28 Sept · updated 09:54 28 Sept

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  • Iran sought sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz
  • Trump rejected Tehran’s ceasefire proposal
  • Hormuz tensions matter to Indian oil importers and fuel-sensitive sectors

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US-Iran standoff over reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Oil rose as Iran threatened to widen the conflict and held to a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump rejected the proposal. Iran said indirect talks with the US remained open; Trump said the conflict could end soon but did not rule out further strikes.

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