"🔥 TRUMP AND IRAN'S UNTHINKABLE JOINT BOMBSHELL STUNS THE WORLD!"
Iran says it can reopen the Straight of Hormuz within seven days if Washington eases military pressure and lifts port blockades.
A senior Iranian official delivered the proposal as world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
The official said Iran transmitted its latest proposal to Washington through intermediaries on September 16, according to Reuters.
The Iranian offer comes after months of war, maritime disruption, sanctions, airstrikes, and mounting pressure on global energy markets.
Washington has maintained a blockade targeting Iranian ports while American forces continue operating throughout the Persian Gulf region.
Iran, meanwhile, has restricted shipping through Hormuz, the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with global markets.
Before the war, roughly one-fifth of globally traded oil and gas moved through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian official said Washington must first publicly and formally commit to resolving the confrontation through diplomacy.
“The UN General Assembly is a golden opportunity for the US to
return to diplomacy,” the Iranian official said.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian traveled to New York Tuesday but is not expected to meet President Donald Trump.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio nevertheless said Washington remains open to talks if negotiations could produce meaningful results.
Rubio said engagement is worthwhile “especially if it has the prospects of leading to something positive” for American objectives.
Trump used his United Nations address Tuesday to demand tougher international economic pressure against Tehran from other nations.
“I call on all nations to help to enforce the complete economic isolation of Iran,” Trump told world leaders.
Trump also said he believes an agreement could emerge after November’s United States midterm elections.
He accused Tehran of delaying negotiations while waiting to see how Republicans perform in those congressional contests.
Trump simultaneously urged Iran to fully reopen Hormuz and return to negotiations aimed at ending the conflict.
The president said he faces “a big decision” over whether diplomacy or overwhelming military force ultimately ends the confrontation.
Iran has also warned that renewed American military operations would trigger retaliation “without limitations and considerations.”
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf separately declared that Tehran would not surrender to American pressure.
“Trump must understand that he cannot impose his power on the Iranian people and its armed forces,” Qalibaf said.
Regional governments are watching closely because several Gulf states host major American military installations targeted during the conflict.
Trump planned talks Tuesday with leaders from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Those governments want commercial shipping restored while remaining wary of arrangements that could expand Iranian influence over regional security.
Qatar has promoted a broader security framework intended to include Iran and Arab Gulf states under mutual guarantees.
Saudi Arabia has simultaneously faced growing pressure from Iran-aligned Houthi forces advancing in Yemen near crucial Red Sea shipping routes.
Those developments have complicated alternatives to Hormuz by threatening transportation around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West Pipeline Tuesday, offering another route for some oil exports toward the Red Sea.
Reuters reported the pipeline had been shut after attacks Riyadh blamed on Iranian-aligned militants operating from Iraq.
The Trump administration has paired military pressure with an economic campaign designed to further isolate Iran from global commerce.
Tehran’s latest proposal does not itself constitute an agreement, and Washington has not announced acceptance of Iran’s conditions.
The current opening therefore represents another diplomatic possibility rather than confirmation that the seven-month conflict is nearing resolution.
For global markets, reopening Hormuz could ease shipping disruptions, although any lasting impact depends on security conditions and implementation.
Iran calls that setting a “golden opportunity,” while Trump continues demanding economic isolation and preserving the possibility of military escalation.
"🚨 BRANSON'S SCATHING ATTACK! — HE BLASTS TRUMP OVER PUTIN TIES AND URGES EUROPE TO STAND FIRM!"
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson has launched a fierce public attack on Donald Trump, accusing the U.S. administration of appeasing dictators and putting personal preferences ahead of American and allied interests.
The Virgin Group founder made his criticism in a LinkedIn post published this week, questioning why Trump appeared so willing to accommodate Russian President Vladimir Putin while Ukraine continues to face Russia’s invasion.
Branson described the administration as an “appeaser to autocrats and dictators,” arguing that its approach could weaken confidence among America’s traditional allies and undermine the interests of democratic nations.
He also raised a pointed question about the president’s relationship with Putin, asking why Trump seemed to flatter the Russian leader despite the continuing war and widespread international concern over Moscow’s actions.
The remarks come amid renewed controversy over a reported agreement involving Russian diesel supplies and a temporary easing of U.S. sanctions on Russian energy exports.
Trump has defended the arrangement as beneficial to fuel markets, while critics argue that allowing Russian energy revenues to flow could indirectly help Moscow sustain its war effort.
Branson called the deal deeply hypocritical, pointing to the contrast between Washington’s previous willingness to penalize countries purchasing Russian energy and its own decision to ease restrictions.
His criticism extended beyond energy policy. He also condemned Trump’s public attacks on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, describing the administration’s treatment of Ukraine as a betrayal during a period of war and suffering.
The billionaire’s intervention follows mounting concern in Kyiv and across Europe about the durability of American support for Ukraine, particularly as diplomatic efforts have struggled to produce a lasting settlement.
Branson also expressed alarm about reports involving restrictions on Starshield services used by Ukraine, a technology issue that has raised questions about the country’s access to crucial battlefield communications.
Some of Branson’s claims about the consequences of satellite-service restrictions have not been independently confirmed, and the details of decisions involving military communications remain disputed.
He urged European leaders to respond more decisively, arguing that the continent cannot simply wait for Washington to determine the future of Ukraine’s security and its broader relationship with Russia.
His proposed response reportedly included considering the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and supplying more advanced weapons, measures that would intensify the confrontation with Moscow.
The comments place Branson among a relatively small group of prominent business leaders willing to criticize Trump directly over foreign policy, despite the political and commercial sensitivities surrounding such interventions.
Branson has previously spoken out in support of Ukraine and criticized approaches that he believes would pressure Kyiv into accepting an unfavorable peace agreement with Russia.
The latest dispute also comes at a politically sensitive moment in the United States, with congressional midterm elections approaching and foreign policy increasingly intertwined with domestic debates over leadership and national priorities.
Supporters of Trump’s approach may argue that direct engagement with Moscow and energy-market flexibility can serve American interests, even when such policies provoke disagreement among allies.
Critics counter that concessions to Russia risk weakening deterrence and sending an unsettling message to countries relying on the United States for diplomatic, economic and military support.
The disagreement reflects a broader debate over whether negotiations and economic pragmatism can help end the war—or whether they could give Moscow additional leverage without securing meaningful concessions.
For Ukraine, the stakes remain immediate: continued military pressure, uncertainty over international support and the search for a settlement that preserves its sovereignty remain central concerns.
Branson’s intervention adds another prominent voice to the dispute, challenging the White House’s handling of Russia and demanding a stronger response from Europe as the conflict continues.
