US Warns Mediator Countries: Be Prepared for Escalation if No Ceasefire

The Israeli media claims that US President Donald Trump has sent a message to the mediator countries to be prepared for an escalation if a ceasefire with Iran is not reached this week. According to Israel's Channel 13, US President Donald Trump's message includes the phrase 'Be prepared for escalation if no ceasefire is reached this week.' The report states that Qatar has proposed a deal under which the Strait of Hormuz would be open to maritime traffic under Iranian control for 10 days in exchange for a ceasefire. The draft prepared in Doha allegedly includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz's sea trade routes in exchange for the US to stop its attacks on Iran. A senior US official, who spoke to Channel 13 on condition of anonymity, stated that the chances of the draft being accepted are low, saying 'We think the chances of an agreement are low.' A senior Israeli official also stated that the likelihood of escalation has increased significantly over the past 24 hours.