President Trump has reportedly rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Wall Street Journal account cited by Reuters, as officials discuss a possible return to military pressure after the U.S. midterm elections. Former F-15E Strike Eagle pilot Max Afterburner breaks down Iran’s conditional seven-day offer, the nuclear concessions Tehran says it will not make, and the U.S. blockade that remains central to the talks. We also examine the Saudi coalition’s reported missile and drone interceptions and what an integrated air-defense network must do to stop mixed threats. In today’s global roundup: Chinese vessels disrupt a Philippine resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal, Washington proposes Ukraine-Russia technical talks, and Europe watches Russian hybrid activity. This video distinguishes confirmed events, official claims and reporting about private discussions.
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Source: Max Afterburner