Trump Rejects Iran's Ceasefire Proposal, Eyes Strikes After Midterms

The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran may escalate further as President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a seven-day ceasefire plan proposed by Tehran. The proposal, which was made in New York on Friday, would have seen Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days and resume nuclear talks with the US if certain conditions were met.

The conditions, outlined by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, include the lifting of the US naval blockade, removal of sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and a ceasefire covering Lebanon and other regions. Trump has been skeptical that Iran would fully meet these demands, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for global oil and gas transport, and disruptions to traffic through it have been affecting oil prices and energy supply worldwide. The US may resume strikes on Iran after the November midterm elections conclude, with Trump telling aides he expects this to happen, according to the report.