US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a peace proposal from Iran, according to a Wall Street Journal report, raising concerns about renewed military tensions. The rejection comes as Iran’s foreign minister emphasized that the decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz rests with the United States, suggesting a potential resumption of shipping within days if a deal is reached.
Iraqi officials are meanwhile seeking an exemption from the US ban on Iranian airlines, which has disrupted travel for patients, students, and pilgrims. The Iraqi government is in talks with Washington to ease the restrictions, which have caused significant logistical challenges. The ban, imposed as part of broader sanctions, has affected both commercial and humanitarian flights between the two nations.
Iran’s foreign ministry has reiterated its stance that the US holds the key to resolving the Hormuz issue, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic impasse. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Trump’s rejection of a ceasefire offer could lead to renewed hostilities, as US-Iran negotiations continue through intermediaries.
The situation underscores the deepening diplomatic and economic strains between the two nations, with regional stability hanging in the balance.
