U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Iran and told aides he expects bombing against Iran could resume after the November midterm elections, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal. Tehran’s offer would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz and restarted nuclear talks if Washington lifted its blockade of Iranian ports. Officials said Trump remains doubtful that Iran would meet his demands and has privately indicated that another round of strikes is likely. The scale of any potential air campaign remains unclear. The report added that Trump does not want to restart a large-scale military operation, partly because the United States wants to preserve dwindling munitions for other contingencies. A U.S. official said Washington and Tehran are still communicating through mediators, including on nuclear issues, while U.S.-led efforts to help oil tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian threats have reduced the urgency of reaching a deal. U.S. officials also said Washington has told Iran and mediators that Trump does not intend to lift the maritime embargo.
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and told aides he expects bombing against Iran could resume after the November midterm elections, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Tehran’s proposal said Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to nuclear talks if the United States lifted its blockade of Iranian ports.
Officials said Trump is privately skeptical that Iran would meet his demands. He has also told advisers that he believes another round of bombing is likely.
The scale of any airstrikes under consideration has not been determined. Officials said Trump is reluctant to restart a large-scale military campaign, in part because the United States wants to preserve its shrinking munitions stockpile for other unexpected situations.
One U.S. official said Washington and Tehran are still negotiating through mediators, including on nuclear issues. The official added that U.S.-led efforts to ensure oil tankers can pass through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian threats have lowered the urgency of reaching an agreement.
Officials familiar with the matter also said the United States has told Iran and the mediators that Trump has no intention of lifting the maritime embargo. Washington believes economic pressure will eventually force Tehran to sign an agreement favorable to the United States and the Arab states along the Persian Gulf.
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