Memorandum of Understanding<\/a>, which was signed in June but collapsed shortly after amid renewed fighting.\n <\/p>\n\n That initial agreement included provisions on sanctions relief; the release of frozen assets; and a cessation of military operations, including in Lebanon.\n <\/p>\n
\n But Trump poured cold water on Iran\u2019s latest proposal on Saturday. \u201cI reject their proposal,\u201d the US president said when asked by reporters what he thought about Iran\u2019s plan.\n <\/p>\n
\n \u201cThey want to make a deal where they open the strait immediately because they\u2019re losing so badly,\u201d he added. \u201cThey want a make a deal, and I think that\u2019s fine. I like making a deal too, but that deal would not be acceptable.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
\n The proposal would have begun \u201cas soon as the United States accepts this plan,\u201d Araghchi said Friday.\n <\/p>\n
\n \u201cIf the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened, a normal maritime passage restored within seven days. The choice now rests with the United States,\u201d Araghchi told reporters during a visit to New York for this week\u2019s United Nations General Assembly.\n <\/p>\n
\n \u201cYou cannot bomb a country, threaten its annihilation, impose a maritime blockade, and coercive measures, and expect automatic restoration of security and navigation,\u201d Araghchi added.\n <\/p>\n
\n In response to Araghchi\u2019s comments, a White House official previously told CNN they were having \u201cpositive and constructive discussions through the mediators.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
\n \u201cThe United States is in a very strong position with control of the Strait of Hormuz, so we are not in a rush,\u201d the official said.\n <\/p>\n
\n US Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck a similar tone earlier this week, saying, \u201cIf there\u2019s going to be a deal with Iran\u2026it\u2019s going to involve a lot of hard work over a period of time.\u201d\n <\/p>\n
\n The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, reported on Friday that Trump told staff that a renewed bombing campaign is likely after the upcoming midterm elections. The officials were reported as saying Trump\u2019s views could change over the coming weeks.\n <\/p>\n
\n CNN has reached out to the White House for comment on the report.\n <\/p>\n
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