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Sep
Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): United States President Donald Trump has turned down a diplomatic proposal put forward by Iran that sought to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz and enforce an immediate regional ceasefire within seven days, signalling to close advisers that American airstrikes could recommence following the upcoming November midterms. The development unfolded on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Tehran had presented a comprehensive resolution framework to Washington utilizing Qatari intermediaries to facilitate the exchange. Tehran’s proposal called for a total cessation of hostilities across…