Iran presented a proposal intended to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but President Trump said he was 'not satisfied' and later indicated he doubted the plan would be acceptable. Reporting indicates the offer is a 14-point plan that includes some demands U.S. officials view as non-starters, and Trump said Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price.' At the same time, the U.S. has fast-tracked about $8 billion in arms sales to Middle East allies, raising pressure and allowing economic costs from the standoff to mount.
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