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The foreign minister says Tehran is waiting for an official rejection of a deal, despite the US President's comments.
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As US President Donald Trump publicly rejected Iran's proposal for a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz this weekend, the Iranian foreign minister reiterated that "there is no alternative to a negotiated solution."
Tehran said the proposed pact would trigger a seven-day countdown to reopening the strait and a pause in regional fighting.
Iran announced a peace proposal at the United Nations General Assembly last week. | World News