Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays | First Thing
Summary
President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to a US peace proposal “totally unacceptable” as the ceasefire in the region showed signs of weakening. Iran proposed lifting US sanctions and ending the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a peace deal, while the US demanded strict limits on Iran’s nuclear program.Key Facts
- President Trump rejected Iran’s response to the US peace plan over the conflict in the Middle East.
- Iran’s proposal included lifting US sanctions, ending the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and stopping the war with guarantees against future attacks.
- The US peace plan offered to reopen the strait and set up talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
- The US wants Iran to stop enriching uranium for up to 20 years and to dismantle nuclear facilities.
- Iran suggested a shorter ban on enrichment, partial export and dilution of uranium, and refused to dismantle nuclear sites.
- After Trump rejected Iran’s counter-offer, oil prices rose sharply but then fell back slightly.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war is “not over.”
- The month-old ceasefire appears fragile, with drone strikes reported in the region.
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