According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, President Trump has rejected a proposal from Iran for a seven-day ceasefire. The deal, as described in the report, would have involved Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and returning to nuclear negotiations.

While the report suggests that the administration is considering a resumption of bombing campaigns against Iran after the November midterm elections, it also notes that the President remains hesitant to engage in major combat operations. Officials cited in the report emphasized that the President’s current position is not necessarily final. His ultimate decision may be influenced by the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections or shifts in his strategic outlook.

There is currently no official confirmation from the White House or the Iranian government regarding the specific details of these negotiations. The report highlights a potential escalation in tensions, though it leaves room for the possibility that the President’s stance could evolve depending on political and diplomatic developments in the coming weeks.