Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Iran Warns of Doomsday War, Offers Diplomacy Over Hormuz
Iran and the United States are involved in a serious conflict.
Iran’s foreign minister said his country is ready if the fighting starts again, even calling the worst possibility a “doomsday war.”
He also said Iran still wants to try diplomacy and find peace.
Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.
The strait is an important route for ships carrying goods and oil.
President Trump said he rejected Iran’s proposal because he believed Iran was losing the war.
Iran said it had not received that rejection officially through mediators.
Iran wants frozen money released and permission to sell oil as part of a deal.
US officials said those conditions were unacceptable and said the United States would continue considering different options.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said Iran is prepared if fighting with the United States resumes, including a possible “doomsday war.”
Araghchi said Iran remains open to diplomacy and that President Donald Trump must choose between negotiations and renewed attacks.
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring normal maritime passage within seven days through Qatar-mediated contacts.
Trump said he rejected the proposal, while Araghchi said Iran had not received a formal rejection through diplomatic mediators.
Iran seeks the release of frozen assets and permission to sell oil; US Ambassador Mike Waltz called those demands unacceptable and said Washington would keep all options open.
- Who
- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, US President Donald Trump, and US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz.
- What
- Iran warned it was prepared for renewed fighting while offering diplomacy and a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- Sunday, September 27; Trump publicly rejected the proposal the previous day.
- Where
- The dispute involves Iran, the United States, and the Strait of Hormuz; the proposal was conveyed through Qatar during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Why
- Iran says it wants diplomacy, access to frozen assets, and the ability to sell oil, while the United States says the proposed conditions are unacceptable and cites concerns about international security and nuclear threats.
Iran’s Position
United States Position
War or diplomacy
Iran’s Position
Iran says it is prepared to resist renewed attacks but remains willing to pursue diplomacy and avoid missing opportunities for peace.
United States Position
Trump says the United States is winning and will win soon, while US officials say all options remain available.
Seven-day Hormuz proposal
Iran’s Position
Iran describes its plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days as reasonable and says it is still awaiting an official response through mediators.
United States Position
Trump rejected the proposal, and Waltz said its demands for sanctions relief and access to frozen funds were unacceptable.
Trust in negotiations
Iran’s Position
Araghchi says Iran has little reason to trust Washington, alleging that the United States attacked during or after previous negotiations and violated a signed agreement.
United States Position
Waltz said the United States lacks confidence in Iran after the previous memorandum collapsed and accused Tehran of attacking international shipping.
- Iranian warning
- Araghchi said Iran is fully prepared for renewed fighting, even a “doomsday war.”
- Diplomatic stance
- Araghchi said Iran remains ready for diplomacy despite its distrust of the US administration.
- Hormuz proposal
- Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore normal maritime passage within seven days.
- Trump’s response
- Trump said he rejected the proposal because Iran wanted an immediate deal while losing the war.
- Iranian conditions
- Araghchi said Iran wants frozen assets released and permission to sell oil.
- US objection
- Waltz said the proposal sought sanctions relief and access to billions of dollars in frozen Iranian funds.
- Communication discrepancy
- Trump publicly said the proposal was rejected, while Araghchi said Iran was still awaiting an official response through mediators.
