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Iran tells US to accept latest peace plan or face 'failure' of Middle East truce

Iran tells US to accept latest peace plan or face 'failure' of Middle East truce

Summary

Iran’s chief negotiator said the United States must accept Tehran’s latest peace plan to avoid the failure of a Middle East truce. The ongoing conflict, which began over two months ago with US and Israeli strikes, has destabilized the region and affected global markets. President Donald Trump criticized Iran’s response and said the ceasefire is close to breaking down.

Key Facts

  • The Middle East war started after strikes by the US and Israel on Iran more than two months ago.
  • Iran has proposed a 14-point peace plan that calls for ending the war on all fronts and lifting a US naval blockade.
  • The US had earlier offered a brief agreement to stop fighting and discuss Iran’s nuclear program.
  • President Trump said Iran’s reply was “totally unacceptable” and predicted a US victory.
  • The US Pentagon reported that the war has cost nearly $29 billion.
  • Iran’s Revolutionary Guards conducted military drills to prepare for possible renewed conflict.
  • Trump plans to discuss the Iran situation with China’s President Xi Jinping during an upcoming visit.
  • Many people in Iran feel uncertain and worried about the future due to the ongoing conflict.
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