BREAKING: Iran directly rejects Trump’s latest ceasefire proposal carried to Tehran by Iraqi PM al-Zai...

BREAKING: Iran directly rejects Trump’s latest ceasefire proposal carried to Tehran by Iraqi PM al-Zaidi following his recent White House visit, with Iran not interested in any temporary deal that leaves the Strait of Hormuz control unresolved or gives it away, per NYT. Iran’s FM Araghchi says Iran and US "already had enough mediators," but "the problem is not passing messages, the problem is America’s outlook, which is illogical, greedy and controlling." Two Iranian officials say Iran is preparing to expand the war significantly if Trump strikes critical infrastructure, including by striking Tel Aviv directly and asking the Houthis to fully close Bab el-Mandab to all ships.