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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, despite US President Donald Trump's rejection of the proposal at a press conference the day before. Araghchi stated that Iran will not compromise on its demands, which include an end to hostilities in the Middle East and lifting sanctions on Iranian oil. The strait remains largely closed to international shipping, affecting about one-fifth of global oil demand prior to the current conflict.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-27,
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Story summary
US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where Xi pressed Trump to adopt Beijing's stance against Taiwan independence, which Taiwan rejected outright. Meanwhile, Taiwan is crucial for global tech and economy due to its leading semiconductor production; TSMC alone produces the majority of advanced chips that power smartphones, AI systems, and more. As Stanford Hoover fellow Eyck Freymann noted, economic disruption from a conflict over Taiwan would be severe.
In unrelated developments, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with US media at the UN General Assembly, where he denied Iran's nuclear ambitions while offering to dilute its enriched uranium and allow inspections under international law. He also blamed Washington for ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) estimates that Iran has over 440 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%, raising concerns despite Pezeshkian's denials.
Taiwan's representative, Ambassador Alexander Yui, clarified during an interview on CBS’s "Face the Nation" that while Taiwan was discussed between Trump and Xi, it wasn't a major focus. He emphasized there has been no change in US policy towards Taiwan amid recent tensions with China.
Written for “Taiwan Iran Us Relations Midterms” on 2026-10-05,
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Iran on Sunday insisted on its conditions for reopeningthe Strait of Hormuz, despite US President Donald Trump's public rejection of the proposal that had birthed some hope for reopening the key waterway.
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"Our conditions are clear, and any move toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz is contingent upon these conditions being fulfilled.
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conditions → reopen → Hormuz
We will not back down from them," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday, according to state broadcaster IRIB.
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"We have never closed the door to diplomacy or negotiations, but at the same time, we have never backed down from our rights," he said.
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Iran proposed a seven-day plan aimed at reopening the strategic waterway at the UN General Assembly in New York, which it said could put an end to fighting within days.
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Tehran said it had transmitted the proposal to Washington via Qatari mediators.
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Iran's plan, Araghchi said, called for cessation of all hostilities in the Middle East, including Lebanon, and fulfilling the conditions of the ceasefire deal that fell apart months ago.
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That agreement called for the release of frozen Iranian assets, lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil and an end to the US naval blockade.
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Trump rejects plan, but no communication to Iran
Trump publicly rejected Iran's proposal on Saturday while speaking to reporters at the White House.
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"I reject their proposal ...
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I rejected their deal," he said.
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"They want to make a deal where they open the Strait immediately because they're losing so badly."
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Responding to Trump's comments, Araghchi said Iranians "saw the first reaction from the US president, but so far, nothing has been conveyed to us by the mediators.
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"We are waiting for the mediators to convey the definitive positions to us, and we will make a decision based on them," the foreign minister added.
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The strait stalemate
Iranian ports are currently under a US blockade as Washington attempts to pressure Tehran into lifting its closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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The key waterway remains largely shut to international shipping despite Trump's claims that the US controls it.
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Early Sunday, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) — set up by Iran to manage the Strait of Hormuz — warned ships of consequences if they use "illegal routes" in the region.
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"This risks financial and life losses for the vessel, owner, master and crew, and seriously restricts its future Strait of Hormuz passage," it said in a post on X.
The authority said if ships breach its rules, all vessels belonging to the company could face restrictions in the future.
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vessels → risk → future
Around a fifth of global oil demand passed through the Strait of Hormuz before the war began.
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war → pass → Hormuz
The waterway is also a crucial route for liquefied natural gas and fertilizer.
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