Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays
Trump expresses ire at Tehran’s reported demands, as drones strike Gulf nations and Israel warns war ‘not over’
TL;DR
- Iran submitted a response to a US peace proposal, relayed via Pakistan, demanding sanctions relief and an end to blockades.
- President Trump declared Iran's response 'totally unacceptable.'
- A ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, is fraying, with drone incursions reported in the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the war is not over, emphasizing the need to remove enriched uranium from Iran.
- US military options for seizing Iran's highly enriched uranium were reportedly considered but deemed impractical.
- Tensions remain high over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran enforcing tolls and coordinating passages.
- Israel has continued strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah targets, despite Trump's calls for a halt.