Trump says expecting Iranian response to latest US proposal ‘tonight’
Tehran is still reviewing Washington’s proposal as U.S. officials say the latest strikes and tanker attacks have widened pressure on ceasefire talks.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump warned Washington may escalate military posture in the Strait of Hormuz if a deal with Iran fails, threatening to revive the paused operation as "Project Freedom Plus."
- Washington awaits Tehran's response to a proposal aiming to end the 10-week war, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted on Friday the US expects a reply soon, as Tehran continues reviewing the terms.
- U.S. Central Command confirmed on Friday that forces disabled Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to violate the blockade, while the United Arab Emirates reported Iran fired missiles and three drones at the nation.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denounced the military actions on Friday, stating, "Every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the US opts for a reckless military adventure," amid ceasefire tensions.
- The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions on Friday against 10 entities aiding Iran's drone production, as Trump plans to travel to Beijing next week for a summit with President Xi Jinping.
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NEW: Trump Lays Out Steps For Escalation If Iran Rejects Peace Talks
President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States could revive and expand its recently paused maritime operation in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran declines to accept a proposed framework agreement for broader negotiations. “We’ll go a different route if everything doesn’t get signed up, buttoned up,” Trump told reporters outside the White House before departing for his golf club in Sterling, Virginia. “I think Project Freedom is good, bu…
"Freedom Plus": Trump puts Hormuz back on edge
ALBAWABA - Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has hinted at a potential escalation in maritime strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, connecting current talks with Iran to the prospective start of an enlarged operation known as "Freedom Plus...
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