The US rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing Tehran's demand for sanctions relief first. President Trump warned military strikes are 'possible', while Iran said it remains ready for diplomacy but also prepared for war.

Despite ⁠Trump's public statements, mediators facilitating US-Iran talks with the United States have not officially relayed a US rejection of the plan.

President Trump rejected a new seven-day proposal from Iran Saturday morning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations in the ongoing conflict between Tehran and the U.S. “They want to make a deal,

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared for renewed US military action but remains open to diplomacy, as Washington rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

US-Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) expressed confidence that Washington will win the conflict with Tehran “very soon,” adding that fresh military strikes ahead of the US midterms are “possible.

Iran has previously said any base used to attack its territory is a legitimate target. If it is found to be behind a plot to target RAF Fairford, it would demonstrate Tehran is expanding its scope when targeting the US and countries that support its military operations, such as Britain.

After the White House repeatedly claimed it had reopened and controlled the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian officials are demanding that Washington meet every condition before Tehran moves.

Tehran has becoming increasingly effective at targeting U.S. bases in the region over the past months.

Iranian and Hezbollah commanders helped plan and carry out the Houthi offensive that seized the Red Sea port of Mocha this month, a former Houthi spokesman told MBN, calling it the first battle in

President Trump on Sunday said he hasn't ruled out more military strikes on Iran before the midterm elections in November.