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Why did Iran reject the U.S. cease‑fire proposal for the Strait of Hormuz?

Leila Fadel 0:00

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Doug Krisner 0:24

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 U.N. Mike Waltz speaking on NBC's Meet the Press.

What did Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arachi say about diplomacy versus war?

Michael Waltz 0:44

You know, this was, I think, a pretty cynical attempt to put something on the table that they knew was unacceptable. To ask for the release of the blockade, the sanctions, international sanctions and access to billions in assets just to talk when we entered into a memorandum of agreement just a few months ago when it was immediately violated by attacking international shipping. I think it's kind of common sense that the president doesn't have a lot of confidence this time.

Doug Krisner 1:15

That is U.S. 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 1:37

We stand firm in the face of any aggression against us, even if it comes to a doomsday war. 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 no reason, this is their fault.

Who were the five men arrested near the U.S.‑run RAF Fairford airbase in the UK?

Abbas Arachi 1:56

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 mediators.

Doug Krisner 2:03

That is Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arachi 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 US and it's been used in the strikes against Iran. Authorities are investigating whether there has 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 Councillor for Cotswold District, Tristan Wilkinson.

Tristan Wilkinson 2:47

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.

How is the U.S. stance on Taiwan reflected in the recent $11 billion arms sale?

Tristan Wilkinson 2:59

It's no secret that we have American bombers here that are taking part in what's happening in the Middle East at the moment.

Doug Krisner 3:06

That is Tristan Wilkinson, counselor for Cotswold District in the UK. Now, British authorities say the investigation is ongoing and a different motive could emerge. Meantime, 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 Jinping. That's the message from the Trump administration. U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue says the $11 billion sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan has been approved. Here is Perdue speaking to Fox News Sunday.

Why did the Trump administration block CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House coverage?

David Perdue 3:45

There are continuing conversations about other sales. He and President Xi talk about that every time they get together. But President Trump continues to say, hey, we sell arms to other people around the world. He actually asked President Xi would he like to buy some at one point. But our support for that has not changed. We don't support independence and we don't support coercion.

Doug Krisner 4:06

That is David Perdue, U.S. Ambassador to China, speaking on Fox News Sunday. The Trump administration is defending its decision to ban CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from covering the White House.