Iran has called for diplomacy amid tensions with the United States, saying it wants a solution to its conflict with the US and Israel. The statement came after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian offer about the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil trade.

Iranian officials said negotiations are still possible with mediators. Iran wants peace, according to officials quoted in international reports. The country has been engaged in separate talks with mediators in a renewed effort to end seven months of war, with both sides speaking to intermediaries rather than each other.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s important oil shipping routes, so instability in the region can affect global energy prices and economies. Major differences remain, particularly over sanctions and Iran’s nuclear programme.

Trump has said he expected further talks this week despite rejecting Iran’s latest proposal. Mediators are expected to present an amended version of the seven-day proposal in the coming days, keeping the diplomatic track alive.