Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insists a negotiated agreement remains the only way to end the conflict with the United States, despite President Donald Trump rejecting Tehran’s proposal on the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran won't back down on the terms of its ceasefire offer, "even if it comes to a doomsday war."

Trump's U.N. ambassador defended the president's decision as the war and high gas prices weight on Republicans ahead of the midterms.

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.