US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal, while Tehran says it is ready to negotiate nuclear limits and inspections
Donald Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran was ready for nuclear talks.
Washington: US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing US officials. Trump has also told aides that he expects US bombing of Iran to resume after the November midterm elections, the report said.
Iran’s proposal reportedly involved reopening the strategically important waterway and restarting nuclear negotiations if Washington eased its military pressure and lifted its blockade of Iranian ports.
Trump Rejects Iran Seven-Day Hormuz Proposal
The reported rejection comes amid continued tensions between Washington and Tehran over the nuclear programme and the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has publicly expressed confidence in reaching an agreement with Iran after the US midterm elections. In a recent UN address, he also warned Tehran that it would face further military action if an agreement was not reached.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran’s proposal would involve reopening Hormuz after Washington took agreed steps, followed by negotiations on a longer-term agreement.
Pezeshkian Says Iran Ready For Nuclear Talks
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran was prepared to negotiate limits on its nuclear programme within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Pezeshkian also indicated that Iran was prepared to allow international inspections as part of a negotiated arrangement. He described the relationship between Tehran and Washington as marked by an atmosphere of distrust.
Iran has also proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz if Washington reduces military pressure and lifts restrictions on Iranian ports.
Kayhan Calls For Retaliation Against US Interests
Iran’s hardline newspaper Kayhan has opposed Pezeshkian’s diplomatic approach and criticised the proposed Hormuz arrangement.
The newspaper also published a commentary calling for the killing of Trump, framing it as retaliation for the killing of Iran’s former supreme leader, according to the material cited in reports. Such statements represent the newspaper’s position and are not an official announcement of Iranian government policy.
Kayhan also criticised negotiations with Washington and advocated retaliatory attacks against US-linked interests if restrictions affecting Iran continued.
US Military Wounded Toll Reaches 861
Separately, the Washington Post reported that the Pentagon has added 37 US service members to its tally of personnel wounded during the Iran conflict, bringing the total to 861.
The latest additions reportedly include 29 Navy sailors and eight Marines. The Pentagon database did not specify when or how the 37 service members were wounded, while a Navy official said all 29 sailors had returned to duty.
The latest developments leave the proposed Hormuz arrangement and broader US-Iran negotiations uncertain as both sides continue to exchange positions over military pressure, sanctions, nuclear restrictions and the reopening of the key shipping route.
