Trump Says Iran Peace Proposal Falls Short, Leaves Open Renewed Bombing
JH Kim
Summary
- President Donald Trump said he rejected Iran's latest peace proposal as not enough.
- Trump said it was "possible" that the US could expand bombing against Iran after the November 3 midterm elections.
- Trump referred to Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but said the broader offer was unacceptable.
President Donald Trump said Iran's latest peace proposal was insufficient and left open the possibility of renewed bombing.
The Associated Press reported on October 1 that Trump, in an interview with Time magazine, said he had rejected Iran's latest proposal because it was "not enough." Asked whether bombing of Iran could be expanded after the November 3 midterm elections, he replied: "Possible."
Trump also cited Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but said the broader offer was unacceptable.
He did not provide details on the timing or targets of any future military action.
JH Kim
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