US President Donald Trump has rejected a proposed seven-day Iranian ceasefire and told his team that he expects to resume military strikes after the November midterm elections, according to reports from the Wall Street Journal.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shared the peace plan through Qatar. Tehran offered the following terms: Seven-Day brief stop in the ongoing military conflict and reopening the vital shipping route for normal trade and travel in the Strait of Hormuz. Restarting discussions about Iran’s nuclear program, provided the United States lifts its naval and port blockades.
U.S. officials noted that the administration turned down the offer due to several factors reported by CBS News:
Doubt: President Trump remains skeptical that Iran will fully agree to U.S. demands without continued pressure. Military operations and bombing campaigns are widely expected to pick back up once the midterm elections pass.
