Iran war live: Tehran presses 7-day Hormuz plan; Trump denies peace talks

What happened: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is in close and ongoing contact with mediators on ideas to implement its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump denied reports he directed JD Vance to begin peace talks with Iran. Key numbers: Seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Video duration 03 minutes 43 seconds. Why it matters: Iran says diplomacy remains possible as mediators discuss a plan to end the war with the US. Trump said the contact was about Tehran's need for help with medical supplies, not peace talks.

Tehran's 7-day Hormuz plan and Trump denying peace talks drive geopolitical risk.

Tehran's 7-day Hormuz plan and Trump denying peace talks drive geopolitical risk. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.