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Sunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress

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President Trump rejected a new seven-day proposal from Iran Saturday morning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations in the ongoing conflict between Tehran and the U.S. “They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine,” the president told reporters at the White House.

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  1. Axios

    Trump says he rejected the latest Iranian proposal (opens Axios)

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    President Trump said on Saturday that he rejected the latest Iranian proposal that was conveyed to the U.S. during indirect negotiations in New York this week. Why it matters: While Qatar and other regional mediators are trying to revive negotiations between the U.S.

  2. The Hill

    Sunday shows preview: Trump rejects Iran deal after week of high-stakes meetings; GOP clammers to keep Congress (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump rejected a new seven-day proposal from Iran Saturday morning to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt military operations in the ongoing conflict between Tehran and the U.S. “They want to make a deal, and I think that’s fine,” the president told reporters at the White House.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Trump made the right decision to reject Iran’s offer (opens Al Jazeera)

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    The US president has denied Tehran the opportunity to use the US midterm elections as a pressure point.

  4. Objectivist

    Trump Rejects Iran’s Latest Offer, Signals New Talks This Week (opens Objectivist)

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    President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest proposal but expects talks this week, while his administration points to dwindling oil leverage, open shipping through Hormuz, and military dominance as economic pressure mounts on Iran.

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