Flash: Iran has rejected the US proposals made through Qatari mediators, which called for handing over enriched uranium, stopping the regional attacks and reopening the Strait of Hormuz - demanding to bypass Tehran's insistence on lifting sanctions first and ending the naval blockade.
Tehran is pushing its own '7-day plan' through intermediaries, with Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araji emphasizing military preparedness alongside diplomatic channels.
Meanwhile, the US has warned Gulf states of a possible military campaign after the Nov. 3 midterms, moving Patriot defenses, redeploying forces and advising ships to avoid the strait amid escalating preparations on all sides.