Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire response as 'unacceptable'
President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's response to the latest US ceasefire proposal, calling it 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!' on social media. Iran's reply, delivered via Pakistani mediators, seeks a permanent end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon where Israel is fighting Hezbollah, and security for shipping. The US proposal addressed ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and rolling back Iran's nuclear programme. Trump accused Tehran of 'playing games' for nearly 50 years, while US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said diplomacy is being given 'every chance' before returning to hostilities. Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, unseen publicly since the war began, issued new directives for continued operations and confrontation with enemies, according to state broadcaster.
Key facts
- Trump called Iran's response 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!'
- Iran sent its response via Pakistani mediators
- Iran seeks permanent end to war on all fronts, including Lebanon
- US proposal addressed ending war, reopening Strait of Hormuz, rolling back nuclear programme
- Trump accused Iran of 'playing games' for nearly 50 years
- US Ambassador Mike Waltz said diplomacy is given 'every chance' before hostilities
- Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued new directives for operations and confrontation
- Khamenei has not been seen or heard publicly since war began
Entities
Institutions
- United Nations
- ABC
Locations
- Iran
- Tehran
- Lebanon
- Strait of Hormuz
- United States
- Pakistan