President Donald Trump Rejects Iran’s 7-Day Ceasefire Plan As US Strikes Could Resume After November Midterms

President Donald Trump has declined Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire, signaling that US airstrikes could recommence following the November midterms. The decision comes after Trump threatened to annihilate Iran during his UN General Assembly speech. Iran's Foreign Minister, Syed Abbas Aragchi, had proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume comprehensive talks on Iran's nuclear program.

Aragchi had suggested that the deal was similar to the June memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran. Iran's Foreign Minister urged the US to consider the conditions set forth, emphasizing that ending US interventionist and aggressive actions against Iran is crucial for regional security. Meanwhile, President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran blamed the US for the breakdown of the June agreement, stating that their side is still committed to moving forward and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.