Iran waiting for official US response after Trump rejects Hormuz deal, minister says
The foreign minister says the US has not officially rejected the deal, despite comments from Donald Trump on Saturday.
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Notable Quotes
""I'm rejecting their deal.""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""We are waiting for the mediators to convey the definitive views to us, and we will make a decision based on them.""
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
""Distrust created by this war needs to be overcome in order for talks to be successful.""
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
""President Trump's right to reject it.""
— Matthew Whitaker , Executive
""Economic sanctions imposed by the US were taking a toll on Iran.""
— Scott Bessent , Executive
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Matthew Whitaker is the US Ambassador to NATO.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
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The foreign minister says the US has not officially rejected the deal, despite comments from Donald Trump on Saturday.
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