Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day War Roadmap

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was prepared for renewed war but remained open to diplomacy, and was waiting for mediators to convey Washington’s formal response to Iran’s proposal. The plan calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and resuming broader talks, including on Iran’s nuclear program, if conditions such as a ceasefire, lifting the U.S. naval blockade and easing oil sanctions are met. President Donald Trump has publicly rejected the proposal, arguing Iran is under pressure, while negotiators are reportedly urging Tehran to make nuclear concessions to revive ceasefire talks. Araghchi said reopening the strait remains conditional and that the choice between diplomacy and further conflict rests with Trump; reports say Trump may consider renewed strikes after the U.S. midterm elections.