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Trump Rejects Iran's Ceasefire Offer, Threatens Annihilation After Midterms
- •US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposed seven-day ceasefire and regional arrangement concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
- •Trump reportedly told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterms, following his UN General Assembly speech threat.
- •Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi had offered a plan to end the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and begin nuclear talks.
- •The Iranian proposal, similar to a June MoU, included conditions for opening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting talks within seven days.
- •Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed the US for the failure to implement a previously negotiated settlement, citing US aggression.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's proposal because he dismissed their terms regarding the critical shipping lane and stated he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterms, following his previous threats of annihilation.
Iran's seven-day plan proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz at the end of the seventh day if certain conditions were met, followed by comprehensive talks on Iran's nuclear programme. Additionally, according to AP reporting, the proposal required the US to lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports, waive sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and observe a ceasefire including Lebanon.
In an interview with Fox News, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed Donald Trump and the American side for failing to implement a previously reached and signed June settlement, stating that instead of conducting dialogue, the US resorted to bombing them and blocking every pathway.
