Iran says Hormuz deal up to US as reports signal Trump wants to resume bombing after midterms

Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms

Iran’s seven-day timetable would restart nuclear talks, but will the US be willing to deliver on terms that include reining in Israel in Lebanon? Iran’s seven-day timetable to reopen the strait of Hormuz and start talks on its nuclear programme has been pitched as a deal that could rapidly extricate Donald Trump from a political crisis but requires the US president to make difficult concessions. In the five days left before the proposed reopening of the strait, which is expected to relieve press

Sep 25, 2026

Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day plan to end war, expects bombing to resume post-midterms: Report

President Trump reportedly privately rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and enter a ceasefire and is considering renewed military strikes against the country after the midterm elections in November. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal citing U.S. officials, the president is skeptical over Iran’s ability to honor its…

Sep 26, 2026

Iran says Hormuz deal up to US as reports signal Trump wants to resume bombing after midterms

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi put the onus on the United States to agree to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in comments to reporters Friday, claiming that Iran is ready to make peace with the U.S. His claims come at the end of the United Nations General Assembly meeting, during which Iranian […]

Sep 26, 2026