President Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and a path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He argues that the U.S. blockade gives Washington leverage, while Iran says reopening depends on the United States meeting its conditions. A separate report says Trump expects renewed bombing after the midterms, though he did not explicitly confirm that plan. The two sides also remain divided over when to address Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal, saying its terms are unacceptable. A report says he expects to resume bombing after the midterms, but he did not confirm that timeline. The Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program remain sticking points. pic.twitter.com/kthB67wWWu
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- President Trump said Saturday that he rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening plan.
- The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials, reported that Trump told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterms. Trump did not explicitly confirm that plan in his remarks.
- Trump said his blockade is cutting off Iranian revenue and claimed 29 ships passed through the strait the previous night.
- Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, said the strait could reopen within seven days if U.S. conditions are met. Iran wants to defer discussion of nuclear enrichment until after the war; Trump has demanded the program’s complete dismantling.
- Hopes for technical talks following the UN General Assembly gathering have faded.
