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Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Ceasefire Proposal

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 6:04 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Iran submitted a seven-day cease-fire and Strait of Hormuz proposal to the United States, which President Donald Trump rejected.
The proposal called for a seven-day cease-fire, conditional asset releases and lifting the blockade.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the plan mirrors the June 14-point memorandum and would start days after U.S. acceptance.
A U.S. official reported indirect constructive discussions continue through mediators, with no rushed agreement planned.

History

Historical Context

After the United States, European Union and other P5+1 members signed the interim Joint Plan of Action on 24 November 2013, they finalized the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on 14 July 2015, unlocking about $100 billion of frozen assets and limiting Iran’s enrichment. The deal entered force in January 2016 and now underpins today’s seven-day cease-fire proposal, echoing the same diplomatic framework.

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Story summary

Iran submitted a seven-day cease-fire and Strait of Hormuz proposal to the United States, which President Donald Trump rejected.
The proposal called for a seven-day cease-fire, conditional asset releases and lifting the blockade.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the plan mirrors the June 14-point memorandum and would start days after U.S. acceptance.
A U.S. official reported indirect constructive discussions continue through mediators, with no rushed agreement planned.

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