Trump faces tough choices as Iran dangles deal to reopen Hormuz before US midterms
President Trump must decide whether to accept Iran's seven‑day proposal to revive nuclear negotiations, which could lead to reopening the Hormuz Strait for shipping. The offer ties progress to U.S. actions limiting Israel's activities in Lebanon. The timing coincides with the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, adding political pressure and domestic scrutiny to the overall diplomatic calculus.