Iran war news LIVE: Trump confirms he rejected Tehran's seven-day ceasefire proposal, says 'they're losing so badly'
Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) confirmed that he rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the naval blockade in Hormuz is increasing economic pressure on Tehran.
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal, stating that Iran is losing the war badly. The US and Iranian negotiators have been exploring a deal that would allow Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Washington lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports. Meanwhile, Iran-backed Houthis launched drones towards Riyadh, Saudi-backed coalition forces in Yemen reported, noting that their air defenses intercepted two drones and a ballistic missile targeting the southern border area of Khamis Mushait.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that he has sent envoys worldwide to pressure countries into isolating Iran economically, with Turkiye and Oman halting incoming flights from Mahan Air and the UAE stopping all flights by Iranian airlines.
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