Muhammad Amanullah
Date: September 26, 2026 The True Post (Web News) —US President Donald Trump has rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal reportedly put forward by Iran, while US media reports have raised a separate political debate over suggestions by some outside advisers to give the federal government greater authority over elections and, under certain circumstances, consider imposing martial law during the upcoming midterm elections.
Iran’s Ceasefire Proposal
According to The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials, Iran proposed a seven-day ceasefire that would involve reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resuming nuclear negotiations.
In return, Iran reportedly demanded an end to US military action and the blockade of Iranian ports.
However, President Donald Trump did not accept the proposal. According to US officials cited in the report, Trump is concerned that Iran may not fully comply with his demands.
Possibility of Renewed Attacks After the Elections
According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has told his advisers that bombing of Iran could resume after the midterm elections scheduled for November.
The report said the potential scale of any renewed attacks remains unclear, while US officials indicated that Trump’s position could change in the coming weeks.
Trump had previously said during his address to the United Nations General Assembly that the chances of reaching an agreement with Iran could increase after the elections.
Trump’s Position on the Elections
During his UN address, Trump said US policy toward Iran would not be influenced by the midterm elections.
He said Iran was waiting for the election results and expressed hope that an agreement could be reached after the November elections.
However, according to the latest Wall Street Journal report, Trump has privately expressed doubts about whether Iran would accept his demands.
New Debate Over the Midterm Elections
Alongside the issue of Iran, a separate political debate has intensified in the United States over the upcoming midterm elections.
According to US media reports, some outside advisers to President Trump have been advocating the possibility of using federal government powers during the elections.
CNN, citing a report by The Atlantic, reported that some Trump supporters outside the White House want the president to take extraordinary measures during the elections to gain greater federal control over the electoral process.
Peter Thiel’s Name Emerges
Among the advisers mentioned in these reports is attorney Peter Thiel.
According to The Atlantic, Thiel is a longtime associate of Trump, and the two attended the New York Military Academy together when they were young.
Thiel has recently discussed the possibility of martial law under circumstances in which, according to him, elections become disputed or unrest breaks out in the country.
Proposal for Greater Federal Authority Over Elections
Peter Thiel has previously been reported to have suggested that President Trump use federal powers in connection with the midterm elections.
According to the reports, proposals have also emerged involving the declaration of a national emergency and increasing the role of the federal government in the electoral process.
However, legal experts disagree over the legality of such proposals and the authority available to the president to take such measures.
Not a Policy of the Trump Administration
An important point is that the Trump administration has made no formal announcement about imposing martial law or taking complete federal control of the midterm elections.
CNN’s reporting also made clear that these proposals have come from individuals outside the White House rather than from within the administration itself.
Claims of Election Fraud
According to the reports, some government advisers to Trump have spent several months attempting to steer him away from unfounded theories concerning election fraud.
By contrast, a group of outside advisers has supported expanding federal authority over the electoral process.
The issue remains the subject of political debate in the United States. However, no final government decision regarding martial law or federal control over the elections has been announced ahead of the November midterm elections.
Connection Between the Iran War and the Elections
Recent reports have also raised discussion about a possible connection between the Iran war and the midterm elections.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has discussed with his advisers the possibility of resuming military action against Iran after the elections. At the same time, the president has publicly said that his Iran policy would not be influenced by the elections.
As a result, the situation surrounding a ceasefire and negotiations with Iran remains uncertain, while proposals concerning electoral authority and emergency measures ahead of the US midterm elections have added another layer to the political debate.
