US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian ceasefire proposal, likely to resume it after the midterm elections while contacts continue between Washington and Tehran through mediators, according to what was reported by the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper reported that Washington informed Tehran of its unwillingness to lift the imposed maritime embargo, at a time when Trump is betting on continued economic pressure to push Iran to make concessions and reach an agreement. On the other hand, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced that Tehran proposed a 7-day plan to end the war, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and starting negotiations on the nuclear program after the end of the fighting, indicating the continuation of diplomatic contacts between the two sides through mediators.