Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz ceasefire plan; Tehran refuses to soften terms
Iran says it is still awaiting formal word from Washington after Trump publicly rejected its seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Part of a larger narrative
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What to know
- Iran's proposal would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz and restarted nuclear talks in exchange for the US lifting its naval blockade, waiving oil sanctions, and observing a ceasefire including Lebanon.
- Trump rejected the offer and, per WSJ officials, told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran only after the November midterms, fueling accusations the timing is politically motivated.
- Iran says it has not received a formal rejection message and continues to insist it won't soften its terms, leaving the conflict — now nearly seven months old — unresolved.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains central to global energy supply, and the standoff continues to affect oil and gas prices.
The dispute Commenters split on whether Trump's rejection and delay reflect a deliberate political strategy timed to the midterms or genuine distrust that Iran would honor any deal. · positions read across 196 posts and comments
Delaying bombing until after the midterms proves the decision is driven by electoral politics, not security.
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“Rejecting a peace deal to literally schedule war around an election makes it perfectly clear this isn't about security, but pure political strategy.”
jonathansocials.com · Bluesky ↗
Trump faces no real consequences and the political system (Congress, courts) can't or won't check him.
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“Yep, he has zero reason to change anything about how he behaves. He's never suffered a single consequence, he's objectively more successful than he's ever been.”
Moebius808 · reddit ↗
Nothing will actually change soon; expect stalling, unsourced 'close to a deal' stories, and continued market drift.
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“Axios / Barak Ravid will put out some unsourced story on Sunday about how the US and Iran are "close to an agreement" and oil will drop and the market will surge. We have a ways to go before reality causes a collapse.”
Texas_Sam2002 · reddit ↗
Iran bears responsibility for provoking the conflict and can't claim good faith or victimhood.
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“Good faith? Iran was funding proxies to attack American allies. Plus, Iran started firing at international civilian ships which caused the memorandum to breakdown.”
Snigglybear · reddit ↗
Donald Trump US President
Steve Witkoff US negotiator
Jared Kushner US negotiator
Abbas Araghchi Iranian Foreign MinisterIran (government) Party to the conflict
How it unfolded 7 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articlesvideospostscomments
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Iranian foreign minister says only negotiation can end the war
Iran's foreign minister says Tehran is still waiting for an official US rejection of the deal and insists negotiation remains the only path to ending the conflict, despite Trump's comments.
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6 outlets first by BBC Middle East, 14h ago · also Deutsche Welle EN, Sydney Morning Herald, Newsweek, Investing.com News, BBC · read ↗
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⚡ NEWS Iran Maintains Strait of Hormuz Proposal Despite Trump Rejection Iranian officials confirmed they are proceeding with a proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Trump's rejection. Tehran stated it has not received a formal message rejecting the plan, indicating continued diplomatic engagement or... 📰 https://www…
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Good chance Trump says Monday morning that he has agreed to a new peace deal. Equally possibly he waits a day or a week to do it. He has literally done this 38 times. Also possible the market is simply unphased by yet another peace deal falling through. The smart move is you buy at the money puts and calls of equal value at open.The market is…
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IRGC just seems to have Consolidation when Ahmad Vahidi and Mojtaba Khamenei, commander in chief of IRGC and Supreme Leader just seem in strong alliance so it not like they have loss as Ahmad Vahidi who back election to make Mojtaba supreme leader and Mojtaba appoint Vahidi head of IRGC so it was mutually there is military and civilian friction…
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Iran says it won't soften its Hormuz demands
Iran states it is awaiting a definitive US response to its proposal but will not soften its conditions, even after Trump's public rejection; officials say they have not received a formal rejection message.
“Best we can do is a hearing, then a vote in which exactly two democrats will vote with the Republican majority to make sure absolutely nothing good happens.”
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The United States had yet to publicly respond on Saturday after Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, though reports indicated that President Donald Trump had rejected the proposal. The waterway key to the world's oil supply is central to the conflict between the US and Iran, which is at a stalemate after nearly seven…
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Best we can do is a hearing, then a vote in which exactly two democrats will vote with the Republican majority to make sure absolutely nothing good happens. Maybe an impeachment that goes nowhere
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‘They’re Dying, No Money Coming In’: Trump Says Iran Willing To Open Hormuz As He Rejects Tehran’s Deal | World News News world ‘They’re Dying, No Money Coming In’: Trump Says Iran Willing To Open Hormuz As He Rejects… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Tehran # DonaldTrump # Iran # Iraneconomy # MilitaryHistory #…
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Trump says Iran offered the deal because it is 'losing'
Trump tells reporters Iran only came forward with a deal to reopen Hormuz quickly because the country is financially depleted and losing the standoff.
“they don't have any money now…”
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19 outlets Trump rejects Iran peace proposal
first by Sydney Morning Herald, 1d ago · also Indian Express, Times of India, Al Jazeera, BBC, Bangkok Post, Japan Today +12
10 more headlines
- US-Iran War Live News Updates: Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz and end war Indian Express · 22h ago
- Iran keeps door open to talks as Trump rejects Hormuz proposal Times of India · 22h ago
- Iran war live: Tehran awaits official response as Trump rejects Hormuz plan Mastodon · 21h ago
- As Trump rejects Iran peace proposal, what does each side want? Indian Express · 21h ago
- Iran says it will wait for official US response after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal BBC · 19h ago
- Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz and end fighting Bangkok Post · 19h ago
- Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz WPRI.com · 19h ago
- Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, restart peace talks The Washington Post · 19h ago
- Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz The Hindu · 18h ago
- ‘They have no money coming in’: Donald Trump claims Iran ready to reopen Strait of Hormuz Hindustan Times · 17h ago
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first by RTE News, 22h ago · also Japan Times, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Al-Monitor, Straits Times, Investing.com News +2
3 more headlines
- Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan Japan Times · 22h ago
- Iran insists on diplomacy after Trump rejects Hormuz peace plan Investing.com News · 22h ago
- Only diplomacy can solve conflict, says Iran after Trump rejects peace plan Sky News · 18h ago
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Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz https://www. france24.com/en/middle-east/20 260926-trump-reportedly-rejects-iran-s-7-day-plan-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in News @ top-stories-in-news-thenewsdesk
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As long as 8.5B ppl on this planet, who are not a POTUS named Donald John Trump, continue to do what this clown says, take him seriously, and do nothing towards getting level minded adults in charge of our planet, then all 8.5B of us will continue to be plagued by the fallout of the whims of this madman. At some point we will all have to look at…
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🟠 UPDATE UK Chancellor Faces Budget Decisions on Iran War Economic Pressures Iran has stated it will wait for an official US response after President Trump rejected a proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump claimed Tehran's seven-day deadline was due to military losses. 📰 https://www. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmvgyy…
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Trump publicly confirms he has rejected Iran's proposal
Trump officially announces the rejection of Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and tells his negotiating team that returning to the earlier memorandum of understanding with Iran is no longer possible.
“I reject their proposal,…”
— Donald Trump -
first by The Canberra Times, 1d ago · also NDTV, CBC, National Post, Deutsche Welle EN, Associated Press, PBS NewsHour +14
18 more headlines
- Where Things Stand After Trump Rejects Iran's Hormuz Proposal NDTV · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Strait of Hormuz and end fighting CBC · 1d ago
- Trump says he rejected latest Iran proposal to reopen Hormuz National Post · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz DW.com · 1d ago
- Trump Rejects Iran’s Cease-Fire Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Mastodon · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and other Middle East news Associated Press · 1d ago
- Trump confirms he rejected Iran's peace proposal Washington Examiner · 1d ago
- President Donald Trump says he rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz WTOP News · 1d ago
- President Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Chicago Tribune · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal, says war will resume after midterms UPI · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Hormuz and end war Middle East Eye · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz Financial Times · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news Philadelphia Inquirer · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to open Strait of Hormuz and end fighting Straits Times · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz CNN · 1d ago
- 'They're Losing So Badly': Trump Rejects Iran Proposal To Open Hormuz NDTV · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz The Hindu · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran proposal on Hormuz as Houthis target Riyadh Mercury News · 1d ago
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first by The National UAE, 1d ago · also Rediff, The Hill, Seeking Alpha, [your]NEWS, Al Jazeera, New York Post +3
9 more headlines
- Iran refuses to back down as Trump rejects ceasefire proposal Rediff · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day plan to end war, expects bombing to resume post-midterms: Report The Hill · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, plans to resume bombing after midterms: WSJ Seeking Alpha · 1d ago
- Trump Rejects Iran's Seven-Day Truce Plan, Expects Strikes to Resume After Midterms [your]NEWS · 1d ago
- Trump ‘rejects’ Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal. What's next? Al Jazeera · 1d ago
- Trump reiterates Iran can not have a nuclear weapon as prez rejects regime's seven-day ceasefire proposal New York Post · 1d ago
- Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Bombing to Resume After Midterms NewsMax.com · 1d ago
- Report: Trump rejects Iran's 7-day ceasefire proposal One America News Network · 1d ago
- Iran War Day 211: Trump Rejects Ceasefire, Reportedly Plans Post-Election Bombing American Conservative · 1d ago
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BREAKING: Trump announces he has officially rejected Iran's proposal for a 7-day ceasefire to restart negotiations and has told his negotiating team that a return to the memorandum of understanding with Iran is now not possible at all. Trump says lifting sanctions would give
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When the Trump regime makes plans to resume the bombing of Iran after the midterms, the obvious takeaway is that high gas prices will get even higher. Vote against all Republicans if you want to stop this stupid war.
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Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal, expecting bombing to resume after the November midterms, per U.S. officials. Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks in exchange for lifting the U.S. port blockade and easing economic pressure. Source: WSJ They have normalized the Genocide, forgotten about the…
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WSJ reports Trump rejected the offer, plans bombing after midterms
The Wall Street Journal reports, citing US officials, that Trump has rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal and told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections.
“Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and has told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the midterms, officials said…”
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first by The Times of Israel, 1d ago · also WSJ, NY Post, The Australian, Breitbart, Bloomberg, Jerusalem Post +3
9 more headlines
- Exclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms Mastodon · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day cease-fire proposal – new airstrikes ‘likely’ after midterm elections: report NY Post · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, expects renewed bombing after midterms The Australian · 1d ago
- Report: Trump Rejects Iran 7-Day Hormuz Proposal, Expects to Renew Strikes After Midterms Breitbart · 1d ago
- Trump Rejects Iran’s Seven-Day Ceasefire Proposal, WSJ Reports Bloomberg Politics · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections - report Jerusalem Post · 1d ago
- Trump opposes Iran ceasefire, anticipates renewed strikes after midterms, WSJ reports Forex Factory · 1d ago
- Report: Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal, may resume bombing after midterms Middle East Eye · 1d ago
- Iran awaits US response as Trump said to reject ceasefire proposal, plot new strikes Times of Israel · 1d ago
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first by timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 2d ago · also Times of India, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Rediff, The Economic Times, Business Standard
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- Trump rejects Iran's 7-day ceasefire offer, expects to resume bombing post midterms Times of India · 1d ago
- Trump turns down Iran’s proposed 7-day ceasefire offer: report Fox News · 1d ago
- Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal. What’s next? Al Jazeera · 1d ago
- LIVE! Trump rejects Iran's 7-day ceasefire proposal Rediff · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day ceasefire proposal, expects bombing to resume after US midterms: Report The Economic Times · 1d ago
- Trump rejects Iran's 7-day ceasefire plan, prepares for military escalation Business Standard · 1d ago
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Exclusive: Trump has rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and has told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the midterms, officials said
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NEW: Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal and says he’ll resume bombing Iran after the November midterms, US officials say. Gift link. 😳
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We will see what happens... "Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks" # Taco # Nacho # News # Politics # Nato # Military # Russia # USA # Technology # Israel # Oil # MAGA # Democrats # WW3 # War # Tariffs # Europe # EU # UN # China # Iran # Pentagon # Drones # Asia # Finance # Economics # Economy # Ukraine #…
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Iran presents a seven-day roadmap to reopen Hormuz
Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within seven days if the US lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, and observes a ceasefire covering Lebanon; reports describe it echoing the countries' earlier June agreement.
“Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume talks on its nuclear program in seven days if the United States lifts its naval blockade, waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales and observes a ceasefire that would include Lebanon.”
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first by Associated Press, 2d ago · also Diplomatic,, Al Jazeera, The Hindu, Globe and Mail, Philadelphia Inquirer, Sky News +9
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- Iran floats 7-day plan to reopen Strait Diplomatic, · 2d ago
- What's in Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Al Jazeera · 2d ago
- Iran suggests deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days The Hindu · 2d ago
- Iran proposes deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days if U.S. meets its conditions Globe and Mail · 2d ago
- Iran proposes a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in 7 days if the U.S. meets its conditions Philadelphia Inquirer · 2d ago
- Iran says it has given US 'concrete' seven-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz Sky News · 2d ago
- Iran pitches 7-day plan to restart US talks, reopen Strait of Hormuz The Hill · 1d ago
- Iran says Strait of Hormuz can reopen within 7 days if US accepts plan Anadolu Agency · 1d ago
- Iran says it has given the US a "concrete" seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Sky News · 1d ago
- Iran pitches 7-day plan to US to reopen strait The Hill · 1d ago
- Iran offers US plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz RTE News · 1d ago
- ‘Choice now rests with US’: Iran offers America 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz Times of India · 1d ago
- Iran war live: Trump rejects Tehran’s proposal to reopen Hormuz within days Mastodon · 1d ago
- Iran war live: Tehran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days aljazeera.com · 1d ago
- Iran War Updates: Tehran proposes 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz as it seeks deal before U.S. midterms CBS News · 1d ago
- Iran offers deal to US to reopen Strait of Hormuz that Donald Trump has reportedly rejected ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 1d ago
- Iran Proposes a Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz in Seven Days TheWire.in · 1d ago
- Iran suggests deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days; Trump rejects proposal thehindu.com · 1d ago
- Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days BBC · 1d ago
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10 outlets first by Mastodon, 1d ago · also Euronews, CBS News, Al Jazeera, France 24, Mediaite, Yahoo +3 · read ↗
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The "sources" are back U.S. and Iranian negotiators are discussing a phased agreement to end the conflict: Reuters But... The main obstacle remains sequencing: neither side wants to surrender its leverage first, leaving negotiations fragile.
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Iran has presented the US with a roadmap to end the war that echoes the two countries’ June agreement — a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and groundwork for further talks.
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🔴 BREAKING Iran Proposes Seven-Day Roadmap to End Conflict with US Iran has presented a seven-day roadmap to the United States aimed at ending regional conflict. Tehran is seeking rapid implementation of a failed ceasefire deal and has offered to open the Strait of Hormuz if regional hostilities are halted. 📰 https://www…
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US rejects Iran's Hormuz terms after Witkoff-Araghchi talks
US officials tell Yonhap that Washington directly rejected Iran's terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following talks in which Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner sat separately from Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, with Qatari mediators shuttling between them.
“BREAKING: US directly rejects Iran's terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, per US officials to Yonhap.”
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first by Iran International, 7d ago · also investingLive
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- US/Iran discussed phasing in a deal to reopen Hormuz and end the US blockade investingLive · 7d ago
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BREAKING: US directly rejects Iran's terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, per US officials to Yonhap. Trump rejected it after Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner sat in one room and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi in another, with Qatari mediators shuttling between them. The
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Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN https://www. aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/20 26/9/23/iran-war-live-trump-confirms-very-good-meeting-with-iran-at-un?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Mideast Conflict @ mideast-conflict-thenewsdesk
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first by Reuters, 2d ago · also Al-Monitor, Straits Times, Investing.com News
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first by The Independent, 2d ago · also Jerusalem Post, Channel News Asia
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- Iran submits plan to US for reopening Strait of Hormuz within seven days based on June MoU - report Jerusalem Post · 2d ago
- Iran proposes reopening Hormuz within seven days: Media Channel News Asia · 2d ago
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What people are saying 10 voices from 4 sites · best of 196 · verbatim
- What is the actual US end goal in Iran if nobody will put boots on the ground to stop the nuclear program?
- Could Congress use the War Powers Resolution to force an end to hostilities if control of Congress changes after the midterms?
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Republicans have stepped so far out of bounds now that the constitution is in extreme danger of being obsolete. It will never be "obsolete"; the Republicans and GOP-controlled SCOTUS will just always "interpret" the language in a way that is beneficial to their goals. FFS, it's legal now to racially profile Americans... and we literally have…
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Hasn't the military supposedly been moving tankers they the strait? They're also sending French forces to protect some oil lines and refineries. They also just announced they were building more pipelines in the middle east and something about rebuilding gaza. It takes weeks for us to see the price come down because all those gas stations and oil…
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To my knowledge (might be wrong) President Trump is currently operating under the War Powers resolution of 1973 that lets him operate for I think 90 days before congress has to approve. But after informing congress, they along with the senate are still debating if it should continue or not. So I guess if Democrats take congress they could formally…
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🟠 UPDATE Trump Rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz Peace Proposal Iran's proposal includes a specific seven-day timeline for opening the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on US meeting certain conditions. 📰 https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/26/iran-pitches-us-a-seven-day-end-to-the-war-at-unga?traffic_source=rss # Iran # USA # Hormuz #…
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President Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing US officials.
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BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨 President Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and has told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterms, U.S. officials said. FREE WSJ GIFT ARTICLE 🎁
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WSJ: Trump tells aids he’s likely going to start bombing Iran again after the election.
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BREAKING: President Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal for a 7-day ceasefire and has told aides he expects to begin bombing Iran after the November midterms, per WSJ. Iran’s proposal would have reopened the Strait of Hormuz and resumed nuclear talks in return for the US lifting
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🔴 BREAKING Iran Proposes Seven-Day Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Iran has presented the United States with a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the US has the choice to accept the proposal immediately. This development follows recent hopes for a resolution to the Middle... 📰 https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2…
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BREAKING: Iran has offered the US a new “7-day” proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and to restart broader talks towards a final resolution, per FT







