President Donald Trump has not endorsed a 45-day ceasefire proposal with Iran that would precede his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a White House official confirmed on Monday.
Ceasefire Proposal Status
- The proposal, aimed at ending the five-week-old conflict, involves discussions between the U.S., Iran, and regional mediators, as first reported by Axios.
- A White House official, speaking anonymously, stated: "This is one of many ideas, and [Trump] has not signed off on it."
Trump's Deadline and Threats
- Trump set a new deadline of 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
- In a social media post, he threatened strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants, referring to Tuesday as "Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day."
- This follows a tacit extension of a previous 10-day pause on attacks, which was set to expire Monday.
Military Operation and Upcoming Briefing
- The U.S. military campaign, "Operation Epic Fury," continues without interruption.
- President Trump is scheduled to hold a press conference at the White House at 1 p.m. ET on Monday to update on the situation.
- The developments are ongoing, with further details expected.