Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms
Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal and told aides he expects to resume strikes after November’s congressional elections, the Wall Street Journal reported.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional fighting within seven days, the Wall Street Journal reported. Trump told aides he expects to resume bombing after the midterm elections.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told reporters at the United Nations on Friday that Tehran conveyed a peace plan through Qatari mediators. The proposal would trigger a seven-day countdown to reopening the strait and resuming nuclear discussions.
- Washington calculates that continued financial pain will eventually force Iran to accept more favorable terms. U.S. operations keep oil tankers moving safely through the Strait, easing pressure to rush into agreement.
- The Revolutionary Guard Corps, controlling Iran since February, is resisting new arrangements and prefers fighting indefinitely over accepting current proposals. Iranian officials have privately conceded their economy is in serious trouble.
- President Trump insists electoral politics play no role in his Iran strategy, though the extent of future military strikes remains uncertain. He stated he would not give credence to negotiations through the election.
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US-Iran war LIVE: Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal, expects renewed bombing after US midterms
US-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and informed close aides that he expects Washington to resume bombings after the US midterms scheduled for 3 November.
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's offer of a seven-day ceasefire and told his aides that he expects renewed US strikes against the Islamic Republic after the November midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a source in the Washington administration. According to the publication, Trump is skeptical that Tehran will meet American demands. He has suggested to his advisers that the bombings could be resumed, but has n…
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