Middle East crisis live: Trump rejects Iran response to US peace proposal as Tehran warns of new attacks
Summary
President Trump has rejected Iran's response to a US peace proposal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. Iran warned it is ready to respond to any new US strikes and wants the US to lift sanctions and end its naval blockade.Key Facts
- Iran's response to the US proposal asked for an end to the war, lifting of US sanctions and blockade, and release of frozen Iranian assets.
- Iran demanded safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and security guarantees in the region, including Lebanon.
- President Trump called Iran’s reply “totally unacceptable,” increasing the risk of renewed conflict.
- The US proposed Iran stop nuclear enrichment for up to 20 years, give up highly enriched uranium (HEU), and dismantle nuclear sites.
- Iran countered with a shorter nuclear moratorium, exporting part of its HEU, diluting the rest, but refused to dismantle nuclear facilities.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports removing Iran’s nuclear material completely, even by force if necessary.
- Iran warned it would retaliate against new US military strikes and opposes more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- A ceasefire from April has mostly held, but tensions continue with naval blockades and some clashes in the strategic waterway.
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