Iran says US rejection of Hormuz reopening plan not formally relayed
- Iran says Washington has not formally rejected its seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz through diplomatic mediators
- Trump has publicly dismissed the offer but says further talks are possible, while Tehran insists no new negotiations are scheduled
- At least 93 commercial vessels have been targeted since the conflict began, sustaining uncertainty for ships transiting the region
Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran cloud prospects for a deal, while attacks on commercial shipping keep the strait firmly in high-risk territory