Trump Rejects Iran's Conditional Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ongoing Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing U.S. officials. Iran had offered to take these steps within seven days if the U.S. halts what Tehran calls “acts of aggression” and lifts economic sanctions. Meanwhile, Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted Houthi drones and ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh and Khamis Mushait regions. Trump has reportedly told aides he expects renewed bombing in Iran after November’s mid-term elections despite earlier optimism about ending the conflict soon afterward. The war began on February 28 with U.S.-led airstrikes, causing global oil prices to surge due to disrupted energy shipments from the Middle East. However, crude prices dropped sharply for the week as discussions between Washington and Tehran continued at the United Nations General Assembly. The ongoing tensions in Yemen have led to increased attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, with coalition forces claiming they intercepted multiple projectiles recently.
Topics: Middle East conflict Strait of Hormuz Trump administration U.S.-Iran relations