Iran pushes to accelerate ceasefire plan with US

Iran is seeking to accelerate its proposed ceasefire plan with the United States as the region braces for a possible resumption of fighting in the US-Israel war against Iran. The seven-step proposal, put forward last month, remains unchanged but could be implemented within two days instead of seven, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said. It calls for the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed talks on Iran’s nuclear programme. Tehran is also negotiating with Qatari mediators, while Donald Trump has raised the possibility of striking Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections.