Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz reopening proposal; talks in doubt

This is the special edition of the One News Page Global Briefing, for Monday, the twenty-eighth of September, twenty twenty-six. Here is what matters now.

President Donald Trump says he has rejected Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and resume nuclear talks in exchange for lifting the United States' naval blockade of Iranian ports. Speaking to reporters at the White House, he called the proposal not acceptable. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said earlier that, if the necessary conditions were met, the strait could reopen and normal maritime traffic resume within seven days. After Trump's rejection, Araghchi said Tehran was seeking clarification, citing a history of contradictory messaging and suggesting the rebuff might not be final. The proposal resembled a memorandum of understanding agreed between Washington and Tehran in June. Trump declined to say whether he would restart military strikes after the midterm elections. Meanwhile, France is sending military support to Saudi Arabia for its war against Iranian-backed militants.

In Britain, counter-terrorism police are holding five men arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosives offences after three suspicious vehicles were reported heading toward R A F Fairford in Gloucestershire, a British air base used by United States forces for strikes against Iran. Armed officers found explosives on three vans parked minutes from the base on Sunday, and bomb disposal teams were sent to examine the vehicles. Homes were evacuated and a major incident was declared in the nearby village of Whelford. Investigators are examining whether the arrests foiled an attempted attack linked to Iran. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting thanked members of the public whose vigilance is thought to have helped alert emergency services.

In entertainment news, Madonna and Taylor Swift were the biggest winners at the twenty twenty-six M T V Video Music Awards on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles. Madonna won three trophies and Swift took the night's top honor, extending her record as the most-awarded artist in V M A history. The telecast was dominated by female artists, with K-pop star Lisa and British newcomer Sienna Spiro also winning. Madonna appeared on stage for the first time in more than twenty years, opening with the line, "It's mother."

On transport policy, the British government plans to renationalise Avanti West Coast in spring, returning control of the London-to-Birmingham, north-west and Scotland routes. Ministers said the move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut delays and improve passenger experience. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said "enough is enough" for passengers failed by the operator.

Also in the U K, Chancellor John Healey is expected to use his Labour conference speech on Monday to promise a "new age of industrialisation" for Britain, with policies aimed at boosting British shipbuilding. Healey is also due to announce new facilities to maintain nuclear submarines on the Clyde. The speech comes four weeks before he is due to unveil his budget.

In U.S.-China relations, David Perdue, the U S ambassador to China, said President Donald Trump offered to sell arms to Chinese leader Xi Jinping during Xi's visit. The White House later said the United States has no plans for such a sale. U S law requires Washington to supply Taiwan with weapons for its defence under the one thousand nine hundred and seventy-nine Taiwan Relations Act.

In sport, Republic of Ireland players chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel and intended to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the Gaza conflict." Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said the team "raised awareness worldwide." The Israeli Football Association commended the Football Association of Ireland and the squad for deciding to play the match, saying "Football has won."

In Northern Ireland, thousands of protesters blocked a road in Portadown on twenty-seven September, in an attempt to stop an Orange Order parade from entering the mainly Catholic and nationalist Garvaghy Road area after a court cleared the route for the first time in nearly thirty years. Sinn Féin leaders joined demonstrators opposing the march, which had been barred from the road since one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight. The situation remained tense.

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