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Donald Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal for Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Iran that was intended to facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump described the offer as 'unacceptable' and claimed Iran is seeking an agreement because they are currently losing ground.

Trump asserted that the United States has implemented a significant military blockade, which he claims has depleted Iran's financial resources. He suggested that Iran's previous intentions to close the Strait would have caused global economic distress.

In other diplomatic remarks, Trump discussed his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, noting that while they did not focus extensively on Taiwan, they did discuss artificial intelligence. He also expressed a desire for a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating he hopes President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Vladimir Putin can reach an agreement before the winter season begins.

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Abbas Araghchi · Donald Trump · Vladimir Putin · Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Xi Jinping

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