@afrivision.media: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is rejecting Iran’s latest proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing hostilities, saying the terms offered by Tehran are unacceptable. Asked by a reporter whether the United States would strike Iran after the November midterm elections, Trump did not directly answer the question. Instead, he confirmed his rejection of the current proposal, saying Iran wants an agreement because, in his assessment, it is “losing so badly.” Iran’s proposal, transmitted to Washington through Qatari mediators, would begin a seven-day process toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz and pausing regional hostilities. Tehran says the United States would need to lift its blockade on Iranian ports, release frozen Iranian funds and waive oil sanctions as part of the arrangement. The Wall Street Journal separately reported, citing unnamed U.S. officials, that Trump has told aides he considers renewed U.S. bombing after the midterm elections likely. That is not the same as a confirmed decision to launch strikes, and Trump did not commit to military action when questioned Saturday. Diplomatic contacts have not completely stopped. Reuters reports that a U.S. official described indirect discussions with Iran as “positive and constructive,” while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared to proceed if Washington accepts the proposed framework. #Trump #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #UnitedStates #AfriVisionMedia

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Saturday 26 September 2026 15:22:47 GMT