Trump Rejects Iran's Response to US Peace Proposal

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's response to a U.S. proposal to end the war, labeling the response "completely unacceptable" in a post on Truth Social.

In the same communication, Trump criticized the foreign policies of former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, describing them as "weak" and claiming they allowed Iran to exploit the United States for decades.

Conversely, an Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Tehran's response was "positive" and "realistic." Reports indicate Iran's response included demands for the lifting of sanctions, the release of frozen assets, and an end to the conflict in Lebanon and the current naval blockade.

Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, with reports of drone activity and ship seizures. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is currently enforcing a naval blockade against Iranian ports using more than twenty warships, which has prevented dozens of commercial vessels from entering or leaving.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war with Iran is not over, asserting that Iran's uranium enrichment facilities must be destroyed. The ongoing diplomatic deadlock has also contributed to a rise in global oil prices.