President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal for a peace agreement, which he described as “unacceptable.”
“I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” the president posted on Truth Social. He added that Iran had been “playing games with the United States for nearly 50 years” and concluded, “They will be laughing no longer!”
Iran’s state-run media reported that Tehran’s reply, confirmed by Pakistan, called for negotiations centered on a permanent end to the war on all fronts. This includes the conflict involving Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon.
Iran also sought to ensure the security of shipping in the region, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Iranian state television, the response prioritized ending hostilities before addressing other issues, such as rolling back Iran’s nuclear program, which Tehran indicated it would prefer to discuss at a later stage.
The U.S. proposal had outlined a broader deal that included ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, and addressing Iran’s nuclear activities immediately. Iran has largely blocked the strait since the conflict began, affecting global flows of oil, natural gas, and fertilizer. In contrast, the U.S. has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports since April 13, and on May 9 struck two Iranian oil tankers it said were attempting to breach the blockade.
The White House issued no immediate formal comment on Iran’s response beyond Trump’s statements. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told ABC News earlier on Sunday that the administration was giving diplomacy “every chance we possibly can before going back to hostilities.”
Additional incidents tested the ongoing ceasefire on Sunday, including a drone attack that started a small fire on a ship off Qatar, 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha. The United Arab Emirates reported shooting down two drones entering its airspace and attributed them to Iran, though no casualties occurred and no group immediately claimed responsibility. Kuwait also reported responding to drones in its airspace.
Negotiations have been mediated by Pakistan, which facilitated face-to-face talks between U.S. and Iranian representatives last month. Recent weeks have seen limited progress, however, with both sides exchanging proposals and counterproposals.
A prior Iranian offer, described in some reports as a 14-point plan, included security guarantees against future attacks, U.S. withdrawal from certain positions, release of assets, lifting of sanctions, potential reparations, and a new mechanism for Hormuz security. The U.S. has prioritized a complete end to the nation’s uranium enrichment program and has rejected demands for control over the Strait of Hormuz, though President Trump has remained open to sanctions relief in exchange for a deal.
Trump has also hinted at expanded military operations to escort ships through the vital waterway if a deal cannot be reached.
