Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day cease-fire proposal – new airstrikes ‘likely’ after midterm elections: report

By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-09-26 01:30:02 | Updated at 2026-09-26 02:34:35 1 hour ago

See more of our coverage in your search results.

President Trump has reportedly rejected a seven-day cease-fire proposed by Iran and expects to resume bombing the country after the midterm elections.

As part of the proposed cease-fire, Tehran pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations on dismantling its nuclear program in exchange for the US ending its blockade of Iranian ports.

Smoke rises from the site of an explosion near the airport area in Erbil, Iraq, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Iraqi Kurdish counterterrorism forces said the explosions resulted from military training and security activities and caused no danger. AFP via Getty Images

However, Trump is “skeptical” Iran will agree to his demands and has told aides it is “likely” the US military restarts airstrikes after the November contests, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials.

It’s unclear what level of strikes Trump is planning on launching.

Camouflage-clad participants raise rifles and an Iranian flag during the Jan-Fada rally in Tehran, Iran, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026. The state-organized mobilization brought together Basij units, volunteers and other participants and featured displays of military equipment amid continuing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. ZUMAPRESS.com

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are seen before welcoming China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan for tea at the White House in Washington, D.C., Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

In his speech at the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week, Trump warned that with peace negotiations stalled, he could choose to “annihilate” Iran.

The White House did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.

Read Entire Article