Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

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PROTEST. Members of Iranian militia forces (Basij) ride on motorcycles as they participate in a march in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2026.

Iran insists that diplomacy is the only solution to its conflict with the US and Israel, following President Trump's rejection of an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Foreign Minister stated that any move to reopen the strait is contingent on specific conditions being met, while Trump claims Iran is desperate for a deal due to its losses. Despite Trump's rejection, mediators have not officially communicated this to Iran, and discussions are ongoing, with potential talks on Iran's nuclear program if a deal is reached. This is AI-generated.