US Ambassador Mike Waltz Says President Donald Trump Doubts Iran's Intentions in Strait of Hormuz Proposal

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated on Sunday that President Donald Trump remains sceptical about Iran's recent proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, questioning whether Tehran is acting in good faith.

Speaking with Jake Tapper on CNN's State of the Union, Mr Waltz explained that the administration lacks confidence in Iran's willingness to genuinely negotiate an end to its nuclear programme. According to Mr Waltz, Iranian officials demanded sweeping concessions upfront, including relief from sanctions imposed under the White House initiative known as Operation Economic Fury.

Furthermore, Mr Waltz highlighted that Tehran sought the removal of long-standing United Nations snapback sanctions tied to its nuclear activities. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi argued on Telegram that a negotiated solution remains the sole path forward for resolving the regional conflict, asserting that Iran's opponents have exhausted all other alternatives.

Mr Waltz cited past violations, such as attacks on international shipping following a memorandum of understanding, as key reasons for skepticism, noting that 146 nations have condemned those actions. Meanwhile, as the US approaches midterm elections in 37 days, public polling indicates that President Donald Trump's military actions against Iran face growing domestic opposition, potentially strengthening Democratic prospects in Congress.