Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal Amid Growing Unpopularity

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest ceasefire proposal, which would have allowed for peace talks to continue and reopened the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, which was set to last around seven days, also included the release of frozen Iranian assets and the waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil.

The President stated that mediators met on Monday but provided no further details on any potential movement towards a peace deal. Trump maintained his confidence in the US's chances of success, saying 'We're gonna win...It's gonna be one way or the other. It's gonna go pretty quickly.'

Some Republicans in closely contested Senate races have publicly called for an end to the war in Iran, citing its growing unpopularity among Americans. Economists and petroleum experts attribute the rising costs of food and energy to the ongoing conflict.