President Donald Trump has rejected a multinational proposal for a 45-day ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran counters with its own demands to end the escalating conflict.

The proposal, drafted by mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, was delivered late Sunday to both Iranian and American officials. A White House official stated the plan was one of several options being considered, with military operations continuing as scheduled.

What Happened

Trump is expected to address the situation at a 1 p.m. ET news conference at the White House, with a Tuesday deadline of 8 p.m. ET set for implementation of any ceasefire agreement. Iran has already signaled opposition to temporary measures, arguing that short-term pauses would allow adversaries to regroup and prepare for renewed conflict.

The proposal was forwarded to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as indirect negotiations have stalled. Mediators remain optimistic the agreement could be finalized before Trump’s deadline.

Israel’s Military Response

Israel’s government approved an acceleration of Arrow missile interceptor production on Monday, citing the ongoing conflict now in its sixth week. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the action ensures