Iran accelerates ceasefire plan with US, proposes two-day implementation

Iran is pushing to accelerate its proposed ceasefire plan with the US, saying the seven-step proposal can now be implemented within two days instead of seven, as regional tensions over the US-Israel conflict with Iran persist. Tehran officials confirmed Monday the plan remains unchanged, including the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed talks on Iran's nuclear programme, with negotiations continuing through Qatari mediators. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said implementation speed depends on US cooperation, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly granted powers to accelerate talks. The proposal's conditions include lifting the naval blockade, repealing sanctions, guaranteeing an end to strikes, and a regional ceasefire, especially in Lebanon. US President Donald Trump called negotiations "going fine" but has hinted at possible strikes after the November 3 midterm elections, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is prepared for both diplomacy and military confrontation.