Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire and Hormuz reopening proposal, Iran issues warning

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and implement a ceasefire, according to the American newspaper The Wall Street Journal.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had proposed, through mediators in New York, a seven-day ceasefire and reopening of the waterway within seven days. The proposal was based on an understanding reached last June, which included relief from restrictions on oil exports and normalization of maritime traffic.

According to the newspaper, the United States is not confident Iran will honor the terms and wants a comprehensive agreement that also covers Iran's nuclear program. At the UN's 81st General Assembly, Trump had warned that Iran would be destroyed. He has also warned that bombing could resume.

Meanwhile, Iran's senior military command headquarters has warned that if attacked, it will destroy US military bases. According to Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency, Iran will not start a war but will leave nothing undone in its defense if attacked. Mehr also reported that US military activity continues in sensitive areas.

Speaking to reporters at UN headquarters on Friday, Araghchi said the process to reopen Hormuz would proceed only once the US fulfills its conditions. Iran also said it is in no hurry to reach an agreement.