Only diplomacy ​can solve conflict, says Iran after Trump rejects peace plan

What the report says

Iran said diplomacy is the only way to resolve its conflict with the United States and Israel after Donald Trump rejected what Sky News described as an Iranian proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the fighting. The exchange comes amid heightened regional tensions, with the waterway remaining a strategically important route for global oil and shipping.

According to Sky News World, the statement from Tehran followed Trump’s public dismissal of the peace initiative. The report indicates that Iran’s message was framed as a call for negotiation rather than continued escalation, while the US president signaled he was not accepting the offer as presented.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage at the mouth of the Persian Gulf that has long been a focus in disputes involving Iran, the US and Israel because disruptions there can affect energy markets and maritime trade. In general, any threat to the strait draws attention well beyond the region because of its potential economic impact.

The development matters because it shows both sides publicly holding firm while signaling different paths forward: Iran emphasizing diplomacy, and Trump rejecting a deal that would have paired de-escalation with reopening the strait. Sky News did not provide further details in the available text about the content of the proposal or the next steps in talks.