President Donald Trump has not backed an idea for a 45-day ceasefire that would take effect before his upcoming deadline for Iran to either reopen the Strait of Hormuz or else face major attacks on its civilian infrastructure, a White House official told CNBC on Monday.
The note from the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, came hours before Trump is set to lead a press conference at the White House.
Trump, in a profanity-laced social media threat on Sunday, warned the U.S. would begin strikes on Iranian bridges and power plants unless Tehran agreed to “Open the F----- Strait” by Tuesday night.
The 45-day ceasefire proposal, which could lead to an end to the five-week-old war, is being discussed by the U.S., Iran and a group of regional mediators, Axios first reported Sunday evening, citing sources with knowledge of the talks.
But a White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told CNBC on Monday morning, “This is one of many ideas, and [Trump] has not signed off on it.”
