Iran gave Trump a two-day ultimatum on Sunday

Iran’s foreign minister issued a two-day ultimatum to the United States on Sunday, demanding that Washington end the war on all fronts or face military escalation, as President Donald Trump signaled he does not plan to resume strikes if nuclear and shipping talks advance.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s two-day proposal stands and that the U.S. must meet its requirements, including ending the war, or face retaliation from Iranian forces.
Qatar is leading mediation efforts, supported by Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments.
In an interview with CBS News, Trump said he is “not looking to” escalate the war with Iran further. He described renewed U.S. attacks as highly unlikely if progress is made on nuclear and shipping negotiations.
Trump also said he plans to discuss denuclearization and the conflict with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at an upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Trump acknowledged that voter frustration over the war and rising gas prices contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. He defended his initial decision to strike Iran.
The fighting has continued in recent days. A senior U.S. official told CBS News that the U.S. launched limited strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran fired at a U.S. aircraft.
Al Jazeera reported that a new task force established by U.S. Central Command aims to expand the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports to cover Iran’s land borders.
The conflict has also spread to neighboring Iraq. A drone strike hit the Khor Mor gas facility in northern Iraq’s Kurdish region, causing a fire and leaving more than 70% of the area without power.