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After US-China Summit, Iran Proposes 7-Day Deal, Trump Refuses President Trump stands with an umbrella as raindrops fall around him. He is wearing a dark suit and a white baseball cap with "USA" printed on the front and the American flag embroidered on the side. Image source, Getty Images Article Information Author, Brandon Livesay Published September 28, 2026 at 12:10 AM Reading time: 3 minutes Iran's foreign minister has said that the only way to end the conflict between the US and Iran is through a "negotiated solution," after US President Trump publicly rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Mr Trump said Iran's proposal was "not acceptable" and that Tehran wanted to reach a deal within seven days to reopen the strait for commercial shipping, "because they are losing so badly." Abbas Araghchi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, acknowledged Mr Trump's rejection in a Telegram post, but said Iran would wait for a "clear" official response from the US. He said the president had made contradictory statements in the past. Mr Araghchi said the conditions for reopening the strait were discussed in June...