News · 12 May 2026
US-Iran Ceasefire Hangs by Thread After Trump Rejection
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Stalled diplomacy between the US and Iran risks renewed open warfare and could extend the global energy crisis. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US-Iran ceasefire is "unbelievably weak," rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal as a "piece of garbage" he didn't finish reading. Iran's spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei countered that Tehran's proposals were "generous" and "legitimate."
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