The US president has reportedly rejected Tehran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal and remains skeptical it will meet Washington’s demands
President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal and told aides that he expects Washington to resume bombing the Islamic Republic after the November midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials.
Trump is privately skeptical that Tehran will agree to Washington’s terms despite publicly predicting that Iran will seek a deal following the November 3 vote, according to the newspaper. Officials cautioned, however, that his position could change over the coming weeks and could be affected by the election results.
The report comes after Tehran offered a seven-day roadmap to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations over its nuclear program. In return, Washington would lift its naval blockade, ease sanctions on Iranian oil exports and release some frozen Iranian assets.
According to the WSJ, Trump has rejected the proposal and Washington has informed Iran and regional mediators that he has no intention of lifting the maritime blockade. A US official nevertheless said negotiations through mediators were continuing, including over the nuclear issue.
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