Iran regional confrontation

US ambassador rejects Iran's seven-day Hormuz proposal as a cynical attempt

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US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz dismissed Iran's seven-day Hormuz proposal as "a pretty cynical attempt" to end the war, saying Tehran had demanded sanctions relief and access to frozen assets "just to talk." Iran's UN delegation said it had no plans to meet American officials again this week.

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Evidence: Washington denounces Iran's truce proposal as 'cynical'

Statement by the US ambassador reported by Al-Monitor, with Iran's delegation response in the same account.