Trump rejects Iran's peace plan, US likely to resume bombing after midterm polls

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting in the Middle East within seven days, and told aides he expects to resume bombing after the November midterm polls, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed US officials.

This came after Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told reporters at the United Nations that Tehran conveyed its peace plan to Washington through Qatari mediators, saying a deal would trigger a seven-day countdown to reopening the strategic waterway and a pause in regional fighting.

"If there is seriousness on the US side to come to a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, everything is now prepared," the top Iranian diplomat had said.

This is a developing story. It will be updated. - Ends(With inputs from agencies)