United States President Donald Trump announced from the White House that he has turned down an Iranian initiative proposing a seven-day timeline to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and restart negotiations regarding nuclear policies. In exchange, Tehran had asked for the removal of the American naval blockade affecting Iranian ports.

Speaking to reporters, the president declined the offer outright and indicated that further military strikes could occur following the upcoming midterm elections. Additional information is expected to emerge as the situation continues to unfold.