Trump Doubts Iran Deal, Plans Renewed Strikes After Midterms: WSJ
Washington has rejected Tehran's offer of a truce to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, betting instead on economic pressure, The Wall Street Journal reports, according to Anadolu Agency.
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The Trump administration has rejected a truce offer from Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead to rely on economic pressure against Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
The newspaper's reporting, cited by Anadolu Agency, indicates that President Trump doubts a durable deal with Iran is achievable and is weighing renewed strikes once the November midterm elections have passed.
Economic pressure over negotiation
The report did not specify the exact terms Tehran had offered in its truce proposal or provide a timeline for when Washington rejected it.
Anadolu Agency's account did not include a response from Iranian officials to the rejection, nor did it detail what specific economic measures are being relied upon. Further information on the administration's broader Iran strategy was not included in the available report.
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- Trump doubts Iran deal, plans renewed strikes after midterms: WSJ — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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