Iran awaits mediators' response as Trump rejects its peace proposal

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump briefs reporters on his rejection of an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran wants to make a deal because it's losing badly.

This as Omani foreign minister reaffirms commitment to continue efforts aimed at safeguarding navigation through the critical waterway at the United Nations General Assembly.

US President Donald Trump says he has flatly rejected Iran's proposal of reopening the strait and resuming talks on its nuclear programme within seven days.

The Republican president claims the Iranian regime is offering a deal out of desperation because they "have no money coming in" under the US naval blockade.

"They made a proposal, but I've rejected it," says Trump. "We have total control of the Hormuz Strait. Massive amounts of oil are coming out of the Hormuz Strait. Last night we had 29 ships come out. They want to make a deal, and I think that's fine. I like making a deal too. But, uh, I'm not; that deal would not be acceptable."

In New York, Iran's top diplomat confirms Tehran saw the first reaction from Trump, but says they are awaiting the "definitive views" conveyed by the mediators and will make a decision based on it.

Seyed Abbas Araghchi makes clear "only a negotiated solution" can get them out of this deadlock.

In his remarks at a press briefing, Araghchi also says more than 5,000 people have been killed by the US-Israeli joint offensives to date, emphasising the assassination of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and a slew of senior officials constituted flagrant crimes and violation of international law.

Oman, which sits on the southern side of the Strait of Hormuz, has held discussions with Iran over a phased framework that includes a temporary maritime corridor.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, its foreign minister urges other member states to join Muscat in ensuring passage through the strait in accordance with international law, as shipping and energy flows are affected by regional clashes. He voices support for other Gulf Arab nations' "legitimate measures" to safeguard their security and sovereignty.

Saudi Arabia echoes with the call for freedom of navigation through some of the world's most important waterways. The kingdom says it wants conditions in the Strait of Hormuz restored to what they were before February 18, without fees or restrictions.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud also states regional security arrangements to address sources of instability should be in place for Mideast to be free of weapons of mass destruction.

He adds peaceful nuclear programmes should be subject to international oversight, verification and safeguards.