Iranian leaders rejected a temporary U.S. ceasefire proposal that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi presented during his July 23 visit to Tehran, The New York Times reported on July 23, citing both Iraqi and Iranian officials. Meanwhile, signs of impending U.S. military escalation against Iran are increasing, including the U.S. State Department's July 22 warning about potential travel disruptions around the Middle East, the positioning of additional assets in the region and U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating rhetoric and threats against Iran.