Trump Calls Iran’s Reaction to US Peace Proposal “Totally Unacceptable”
President Donald Trump has described Iran’s response to the US peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war as “totally unacceptable.” Details of both the US proposals and Iran’s official response have not been publicly released.
Iran’s Proposal and US Response
According to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency, Tehran sent a proposal through Pakistan, which has acted as a mediator. The Iranian proposal reportedly called for:
- An immediate end to the war on all fronts
- A halt to the US naval blockade
- Guarantees of no further attacks on Iran
Meanwhile, US news outlet Axios reported that the US memorandum consists of 14 points, including:
- Suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment
- Lifting of sanctions on Iran
- Restoration of free transit through the Strait of Hormuz
Sources briefed on the US proposal indicated that many terms would depend on reaching a final agreement.
Current Situation and Regional Tensions
A ceasefire intended to facilitate peace talks has been largely observed despite occasional exchanges of fire. The war began with US and Israeli air strikes on Iran in late February. Iran has continued to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil and gas shipments, which has contributed to rising world oil prices.
The US has enforced a naval blockade on Iranian ports to pressure Tehran, a move that has angered Iran. Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia warned that vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran’s cooperation would face “severe consequences.”
In addition, Iran has issued warnings against compliance with US sanctions to its neighbors. There have been recent incidents involving drones entering the airspace of Kuwait and the UAE, with the latter intercepting two drones reportedly coming from Iran.
International Responses and Future Plans
The British Royal Navy announced plans to send a warship to the Middle East to potentially join an international mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron support this mission, which is intended to begin only after hostilities end.
Iran has warned of a “decisive and immediate response” to any French or British naval deployments in the strait. However, Macron clarified that France envisions a security mission coordinated with Iran rather than a naval deployment.
Defense ministers from over 40 nations are scheduled to meet to discuss UK-led plans for safeguarding maritime traffic once the conflict ceases. The meeting will be co-chaired by UK and French officials.
Earlier in May, Trump warned on social media that if Iran did not agree to a deal, bombing would resume at a higher level and intensity than before.