What's different after past failed attempts is the speedier timeline. Iran's pitch to President Donald Trump said a quick deal might help him in the midterm elections in November.

"They want to make a deal to open the Hormuz Strait immediately because they're losing so badly," US President Donald Trump said.

Iran insists on a diplomatic solution to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the US rejects its peace plan amid ongoing regional conflict and economic disruption. Read more at straitstimes.com.

US President Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Middle East fighting, citing ongoing conflict and economic pressure. Read more at straitstimes.com.

President Trump has turned down a seven-day ceasefire proposed by Iran.

Donald Trump is privately sceptical that Iran will meet his demands and has told his staff that he sees a renewed bombing campaign as likely after the November US midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed US officials.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions. Meanwhile, Iranian media outlets said the country's...

Donald Trump says he rejects Iran’s proposal of a seven-day roadmap to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks.

Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz reopening proposal, signaling stalled talks as Tehran seeks conditions including sanctions relief and asset release.

Iran proposes seven-day deal to reopen Hormuz, lift blockade, and resume nuclear talks amid U.S. midterm politics.