Axios: Trump Expects Iran Talks This Week, UK Air Base Arrests, More

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News When You Want It. With Bloomberg News Now I'm Doug Krisner. The U.S. and Iran appear to be no closer to a ceasefire. Over the weekend, Tehran put forth a seven-day proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump rejected it. Here is U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz speaking on NBC's Meet the Press.
Michael Waltz 0:50
You know, this was, I think, a pretty cynical attempt to put something on the table that they knew was unacceptable. Uh the to ask for the release of the blockade, the sanctions, international sanctions, and uh access to billions in assets just to talk when we entered into uh a memorandum agreement just a few months ago when it was immediately violated by a tax. lacking international shipping, I think it's kind of common sense that the president doesn't have a lot of confidence this time.
Doug Krisner 1:21
That is US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz speaking on NBC's Meet the Press. Meantime, Axios reports President Trump is expecting negotiations to resume this week. In Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Arachi said Tehran is prepared to resume fighting, although it's not yet abandoned diplomacy. Here is Arachi speaking on NBC's Meet the Press.
Abbas Arachi 1:43
We stand firm in the face of any aggression against us, even it comes to a doomsday war. Well at the same time, we are ready for diplomacy. But and now there is a very reasonable plan on the table. If they reject it for ne reason for no uh with no reason, this is their their fault. And I have to say that although we heard from President Trump that he is rejecting this deal, but we are still waiting for an official response through the mediator.
Doug Krisner 2:09
That is Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Sarachi speaking on NBC's Meet the Press. In the UK, five men have been arrested near an airbase used by the United States. The London Metropolitan Police received a call overnight related to three suspicious vehicles traveling toward RAF Fairford. It is a UK-owned base operated by the U.S. and it's been used in the strikes against Iran. Authorities are in the U.S.

Why does President Trump expect Iran negotiations to resume this week?

Doug Krisner 2:34
Investigating whether there is been any involvement on the part of the Iranian state. Now the suspects were arrested on suspicion of offenses under the UK's Explosives Act. They were separately arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act. Here is counselor for Cotstwall District Tristan Wilkinson.
Unknown 2:53
There was a specific threat about six weeks ago from the Iranians on this base at the time. There was an increased surveillance around the area. This is an operational base. There is it's no secret that you know we have American bombers here that are taking part in what's happening in the Middle East at the moment.
Doug Krisner 3:12
That is Tristan Wilkinson, counselor for Cotswold District in the U.K. Now, British authorities say the investigation is ongoing, and a different motive could emerge. Main time President Trump hailed the arrest, and he suggested the suspects had been under investigation by both British and U.S. authorities. The U.S. stance on Taiwan is unchanged after last week's state visit from Chinese President Xi Jin. Jinping, that's the message from the Trump administration. US Ambassador to China David Purdue says the eleven billion dollar sale of US arms to Taiwan has been approved. Here is Purdue speaking to Fox News Sunday.
Unknown 3:51
There are continuing conversations about other uh sales. Uh he and President C talk about that every time they get together. Um but President Trump continues to say, hey, we sell arms to other uh people around the world. Uh he actually asked uh President C would he like to buy some at one point.

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