Iran pushing accelerated plan for ceasefire talks with US

What happened: Iran said it is trying to accelerate the seven-step ceasefire plan it proposed to the United States last month, with talks continuing through Qatari mediators. Key numbers: Plan condensed to be implemented within two days instead of seven. Conflict has lasted eight months. US midterm elections on November 3. Why it matters: Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said security could return to the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations could begin if Iran's demands are met, while Trump has suggested the US could strike Iran after the midterms.

Iran said it is trying to accelerate the seven-step ceasefire plan it proposed to the United States last month, with talks continuing through Qatari mediators.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said security could return to the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations could begin if Iran's demands are met, while Trump has suggested the US could strike Iran after the midterms.