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Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns it is ready for ‘doomsday’ war as Trump rejects roadmap to end conflict

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Muzaffar, M. (2026, September 28). Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns it is ready for ‘doomsday’ war as Trump rejects roadmap to end conflict. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-us-war-live-trump-strikes-hormuz-oil-peace-talks-b3057304.html

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The Independent · collected 2026-09-28 · by Maroosha Muzaffar

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran is prepared for a "doomsday" war with the US while also maintaining diplomatic efforts to resolve conflicts peacefully. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities, insisting the US was “winning tremendously.” Despite this, Iranian officials continue to advocate for negotiations as the sole solution to ease tensions.
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As of October 2, 2026, Donald Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, deeming it "simply not enough." This proposal was made by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in an effort to ease tensions and open dialogue. However, Trump warned that military action against Tehran could resume after the U.S. midterm elections, suggesting ongoing hostility despite Iran's willingness to negotiate. The offer came amidst international pressure for a resolution to the conflict; Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that the strait would reopen, while also noting Russia’s proposal to receive enriched uranium from Iran remains on the table.

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Iranian carmakers and rail operators in response to Tehran's threats and actions. In parallel, Trump dismissed previous claims suggesting his administration was preparing to provide significant concessions to Iran, instead emphasizing a strategy focused on economic pressure through sanctions that have severely impacted Iran’s currency, with the rial trading at an unprecedented 2.5 million to the dollar.

The situation remains tense, with multiple international stakeholders advocating for dialogue and peace but facing resistance from both sides, particularly as the U.S. continues its aggressive stance towards Iran despite diplomatic efforts by other nations like Russia. Ed Miliband, UK Foreign Secretary, also met with his Iranian counterpart in New York during the UN General Assembly to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address threats posed by Iranian-linked groups on British soil. However, Miliband reiterated that Britain will not tolerate any form of intimidation or hostile activity linked to Iran. This complex diplomatic scenario underscores the challenges in achieving a peaceful resolution without further escalation.

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🔮 Trump expects talks with Iran to resume this week Donald Trump has said he expects talks with Iran will resume this week as “they want to make a deal”.

Claims (43 extracted, 5 hedged)

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was prepared for a “doomsday” war with the US but was keeping diplomacy open. asserted
Tehran → say → diplomacy
“If you ask us, there is no reason why we should go back to diplomacy, but I am still trying diplomacy because I think we shouldn’t miss any chance for peace,” Araghchi said. asserted
Araghchi → ask → peace
“We are ready to negotiate as much as we are ready to face any challenge ... asserted
we → negotiate → challenge
We stand firm in the face of any aggression against us, even if it comes to a doomsday war.” asserted
it → stand → war
Donald Trump has publicly rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting, claiming the US was “winning tremendously”. asserted
US → reject → fighting
However, Iranian officials have responded by insisting diplomacy is the only solution, amid reports Trump is planning on resuming hostilities after domestic elections in November. “Our conditions are clear, and any move toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz is contingent on these conditions being met,” Araqchi posted on social media. asserted
Araqchi → respond → media
“Only a negotiated solution can get them out of this deadlock.”Araghchi had presented the seven-day plan to American negotiators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. asserted
”Araghchi → negotiate → Assembly
Washington rejects IRGC claim that it captured US drone in Strait of Hormuz uncertain
it → reject → Hormuz
The US military has rejected Iran’s claim that its IRGC captured an advanced US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it maintains “positive control” of all its drone assets and calling Tehran’s claim “clearly desperate”. uncertain
it → reject → claim
Meanwhile, Donald Trump said the US had transported a record amount of oil through Hormuz and expected more talks with Iran this week. asserted
US → say → Iran
Oil prices rebounded after Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the strait, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was prepared for war to resume, “even if it comes to a doomsday war”. asserted
it → rebound → war
IRGC claims it captured US drone in Strait of Hormuz Iran’s IRGC has claimed that it captured a US Remus 600 unmanned underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz and handed it to specialists for data recovery. uncertain
it → claim → recovery
According to Tasnim news agency, the IRGC said: “IRGC Navy forces successfully captured an advanced unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) belonging to the US terrorist army.” uncertain
forces → accord → army
It added: “The IRGC Navy firmly declares that the Strait of Hormuz is closed [to unauthorised traffic].” asserted
Strait → add → traffic
Iranian foreign minister says Tehran prepared for a 'doomsday' war with the US Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared for a “doomsday” war with the US but is keeping diplomacy open to avoid missing a chance for peace. “If you ask us, there is no reason why we should go back to diplomacy, but I am still trying diplomacy because I think we shouldn’t miss any chance for peace,” Araghchi said. asserted
Araghchi → say → peace
“We are ready to negotiate as much as we are ready to face any challenge ... asserted
we → negotiate → challenge
We stand firm in the face of any aggression against us, even if it comes to a doomsday war.” asserted
it → stand → war
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear talks if Washington meets its conditions, but president Donald Trump rejected the proposal. asserted
Trump → propose → proposal
Araghchi said: “Only a negotiated solution can break this deadlock.” asserted
solution → say → deadlock
Meanwhile, Iran’s IRGC claimed it captured a US Remus 600 underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz. asserted
it → claim → Hormuz
In full: Terror police ‘investigate Iran link’ to suspected bomb plot near RAF Fairford Iran accuses US of 'faking' Strait of Hormuz control asserted
Iran → investigate → control
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market → say → actual
So either the market’s dumb or the US narrative-laundromat is faking it. asserted
laundromat → ’ → it
Trump expects talks with Iran to resume this week Donald Trump has said he expects talks with Iran will resume this week as “they want to make a deal”. asserted
they → expect → deal
He told Axios on Sunday: “I expect more talks with Iran [this week]. asserted
I → tell → Iran
They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal that I want to make. asserted
I → want → that
“It is what we would have maybe agreed to a year ago. asserted
we → agree → what
They overplayed their hand.” asserted
They → overplay → hand
Asked if he is considering resuming strikes against Iran, Trump said: “I am always thinking about it.” asserted
I → ask → it
He told Fox News on Sunday that more strikes were possible. asserted
strikes → tell → Sunday
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Aragchi has insisted a diplomatic solution is the only option, syaing: “Only a negotiated solution can get them out of this deadlock.” asserted
solution → insist → deadlock
Iran claims its seized US drone in the 'hunting ground' of the Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed its forces seized a US drone in the Strait of Hormuz. uncertain
forces → claim → Hormuz
Spokesman Hossein Mohebbi said the vital waterway was “not only open, but a hunting ground for the IRGC Navy targeting American submarines” “The second catch has been reeled in, this time the Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish; an advanced, autonomous AUV equipped with sonar and precision navigation, worth several million dollars,” he said. asserted
he → say → sonar
Trump refuses to rule out more strikes Donald Trump has refused to rule out further attacks on Iran, but insisted the US would most likely win the war soon. asserted
US → refuse → war
Asked by Fox News on Sunday if strikes in the coming weeks were an option, he said: “I don't want to say that. asserted
I → ask → that
I don't want to say that. asserted
I → want → that
I mean, it's possible, but I just don't want to say that. asserted
I → mean → that
“I think what’s going to happen is we’re going to win this war very soon. asserted
we → think → war
“We’ve already won it really from a military standpoint,” he added. asserted
he → win → standpoint
“But that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped that.” asserted
we → mean → that
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