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A draft proposal for a 45-day ceasefire between Iran and the United States has reportedly been delivered to both sides, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with military action, saying the country could be 'taken out' in one night, after Tehran rejected the proposal. Iran has formally dismissed the ceasefire offer and responded with a 10-point list of demands sent via Pakistan. The United Arab Emirates has stated that guaranteeing access to the Strait of Hormuz is a necessary condition for any deal.
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Justice Department to dismiss the criminal contempt case against Steve Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor's race.
U.S. Democratic lawmakers have visited Cuba and called on President Trump to 'bring the rhetoric down' amid escalating tensions with Iran.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary