Politics · 11 May 2026

Trump calls Iran's peace plan response unacceptable

World oil prices are climbing as Washington and Tehran cannot agree on terms to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's reply to US peace proposals as "totally unacceptable" after reviewing their demands. The US plan included suspending nuclear enrichment and lifting sanctions; Iran sought an end to the war and a US naval blockade.

By BriefTea Editorial · 11 May 2026 at 2:41

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