Trump Rejects Iran Seven-Day Ceasefire Plan
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire framework, with US officials saying he believes American strikes on Iran could resume after the November midterm elections. The proposal sought to link a pause in fighting with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed nuclear negotiations.
Iran Offers Seven-Day Strait of Hormuz Plan
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington accepted a package of measures including easing restrictions on Iranian oil exports, lifting the naval blockade of Iranian ports and observing a ceasefire that would also cover Lebanon.
Under Tehran’s proposed sequence, initial measures would be implemented within four to five days, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on the sixth day and negotiations between Iran and the United States would begin on the seventh day. Qatar has been involved in mediation between the two sides.
Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal
Trump has reportedly rejected the framework and remains sceptical that Iran would agree to Washington’s demands over its nuclear programme. US officials said the administration does not currently intend to lift the maritime blockade and believes continued economic pressure could force Tehran towards a more favourable agreement.
The scale and timing of any future US military action remain uncertain. Washington and Tehran are continuing indirect contacts through regional mediators despite the rejection of Iran’s latest proposal.
US-Iran Tensions Focus on Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz has become a central bargaining point in the conflict because of its importance to global energy supplies. Iran has tied its reopening to sanctions relief and reduced US military pressure.
Trump has publicly maintained that domestic politics will not determine his Iran policy, while saying he expects progress towards an agreement after the US midterm elections.
