The White House confirmed on Monday that a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire involving Iran is under review, but President Donald Trump has not approved it. A senior official told AFP that the plan is "one of many ideas" being considered, with no commitment made by the president. Military operations under the name "Operation Epic Fury" remain ongoing. US media reported that mediators in the Middle East conflict have submitted the ceasefire suggestion to Washington for evaluation. The official statement emphasized that Trump would address the situation further during a scheduled press conference at 1:00 pm (1700 GMT). No details were provided on the mediators' identities or the conditions of the proposed truce.
President Trump's refusal to endorse the 45-day ceasefire deal, despite its submission by mediators, signals a continued reliance on military pressure over diplomacy. Operation Epic Fury's persistence suggests escalation remains the administration's default stance in the Middle East. For Nigerians with family or business ties abroad, prolonged instability in global hotspots could affect travel, remittances, and oil prices. The lack of a clear diplomatic breakthrough weakens prospects for regional calm that might otherwise ease global economic tensions.
