Peace

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US president calls Iranian response ‘totally unacceptable’ while Tehran says it will retaliate against any new US strikes or foreign warships in strait of HormuzTrump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire fraysThe US parameters for nuclear talks reportedly included a moratorium on Iranian nuclear enrichment for up to 20 years; the transfer overseas, possibly to the US, of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium (HEU), which could be used to make nuclear warheads; and the dismantling of Iranian nuclear facilities.According to the Wall Street Journal, the Iranian counter-proposal suggested a shorter moratorium, the export of part of the HEU stockpile and the dilution of the rest, and refusal to accept the dismantling of facilities. Continue reading...

• US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's response to a US peace proposal as 'totally unacceptable' on Monday, escalating tensions amid ongoing Middle East conflict. • Tehran warned of new attacks in retaliation, as reported by Asia News Network, heightening fears of prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. • The rejection triggered market volatility across Asia, with investors seeking safe-haven assets amid potential impacts on regional energy security.

• US President Donald Trump publicly denounced Iran's reply to a US peace proposal as 'totally unacceptable' amid stalled negotiations in recent weeks. • Iran submitted its 'war-ending' response through Pakistan mediators, while a fragile ceasefire holds despite intermittent Gulf flare-ups and reported drone strikes. • The exchange escalates tensions, with Iran dismissing Trump's rejection as 'irrelevant' and warning countries enforcing US sanctions of 'difficulties' transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

• Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani departed Miami on Sunday morning after meetings with Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio focused on ending the Iran war. • The delegation discussed latest regional developments and Pakistani mediation efforts aimed at deescalation, while the month-long ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remains fragile but intact. • President Trump stated Saturday he "expects to hear very soon" from Iranian officials regarding the latest U.S. peace proposal, with negotiations ongoing.

• President Trump stated on May 9, 2026, that the U.S. is still awaiting Iran's response to the latest peace plan, emphasizing it could arrive 'any minute.' • Wartime fuel prices averaged $4.53 per gallon nationwide, marking a 25-cent increase for the second consecutive week amid ongoing tensions. • The lack of reply heightens risks in the Strait of Hormuz, where recent naval actions underscore fragile ceasefire dynamics.