{
  "id": 9874566,
  "title": "Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections - report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/trump-rejects-iranian-ceasefire-proposal-expects-war-to-continue",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T01:14:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-909753"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump has declined Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Trump expects the US military's bombing campaign to resume following the midterm elections. This comes after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested that the deal, which includes lifting a US naval blockade on Iranian ports, would be more beneficial if implemented before the midterm elections. Araghchi stressed that the decision lies with the US administration to accept and implement Iran's seven-day plan. If conditions are not met, the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, Araghchi added, reiterating that Iran will not surrender its sovereign rights under pressure. However, a senior Iranian official stated that Iran will not budge on its nuclear program, even if the US accepts the proposal. Positive, constructive talks between the US and Iran continue through mediators, with discussions encompassing nuclear issues, a US official said on Friday.",
  "summary": "A US official said on Friday that the United States is having positive, constructive discussions with Iran through mediators and continues to discuss nuclear issues.",
  "key_points": [
    "US President Donald Trump rejects Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal.",
    "US military bombing campaign expected to resume post-midterm elections.",
    "Iran's Foreign Minister stresses decision on plan lies with US administration."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The US rejection of Iran's ceasefire proposal suggests that Trump's administration is prioritizing maintaining pressure on Iran over negotiating a temporary reprieve, at least until after the midterm elections.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 11,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ynetnews",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/bad-idea-or-betrayal-pentagon-split-pushed-trump-to-cancel-houthi",
        "published": "2026-09-22T05:59:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal, WSJ reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/trump-rejects-iranian-peace-proposal-wsj-reports",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:22:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal, WSJ reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/trump-rejects-iranian-peace-proposal-wsj-reports-9882835",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:29:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump rejects Iran peace proposal, plans renewed bombing after US elections: WSJ",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/trump-rejects-iran-peace-proposal-plans-renewed-bombing-after-us",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:46:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day peace proposal, plans to resume bombing after midterms: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/trump-rejects-irans-7-day-peace-proposal-plans-to-resume-bombing",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:58:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "President Donald Trump Rejects Iran’s 7-Day Ceasefire Plan As US Strikes Could Resume After November Midterms",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/president-donald-trump-rejects-irans-7-day-ceasefire-plan-as-us",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:19:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "US-Iran war: Donald Trump rejects Tehran's seven-day ceasefire proposal to reopen Hormuz, expects bombing to resume",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/us-iran-war-donald-trump-rejects-tehrans-seven-day-ceasefire-proposal",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:31:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly rejects; Saudi intercepts Houthi drones near Riyadh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iran-proposes-hormuz-plan-trump-reportedly-rejects-saudi-intercepts",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:44:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Iran awaits US move after WSJ report says Trump rejects peace plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/iran-awaits-us-move-after-wsj-report-says-trump-rejects-peace-plan",
        "published": "2026-09-26T02:46:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day peace proposal, war likely to resume after US polls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/trump-rejects-irans-7-day-peace-proposal-war-likely-to-resume-after",
        "published": "2026-09-26T03:26:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}