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  "id": 9883568,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T01:46:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1541379/trump-rejects-iran-peace-proposal-plans-renewed-bombing-after-us"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and cease regional fighting within a week, according to unnamed US officials cited by the Wall Street Journal. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, conveyed this peace plan to the US through Qatari mediators, indicating that a deal would lead to the reopening of the strait and a halt to regional clashes within seven days. Araqchi stated that if the US demonstrates seriousness about reaching a deal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, all preparations are in place.\n\nDespite positive and constructive discussions through the mediators, Trump is privately skeptical that Iran will meet his demands, according to the Journal report. He has informed his staff that a renewed bombing campaign is likely following the November congressional elections. The ongoing conflict, which began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes, has resulted in thousands of casualties, damaged Iran's economy, and extended the war into neighboring countries.\n\nIran and its allies have retaliated by targeting US allies in the Gulf with drones and missiles, while Houthi rebels in Yemen have attacked Saudi interests. Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Hizbollah forces in Lebanon have also been involved in the violence. The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis in Yemen, with the UN Children's Fund reporting a rise in acute malnutrition among children. Diplomatic efforts, including a UN General Assembly meeting in New York, highlight the global implications of this seven-month-long war.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt regional fighting within seven days, and told aides he expects to resume bombing after November congressional elections, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing unnamed US officials.",
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        "published": "2026-09-22T05:59:15.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-26T01:14:40.000Z"
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        "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"
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        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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  "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."
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