President Donald Trump on Sunday bluntly rejected Tehran’s written response to a U.S. peace proposal to end the war, calling the reply “totally unacceptable,” even as Iran delivered its counter to Washington through Pakistani mediators. (internazionale.it)
Iran’s reply set out demands that Washington halt attacks, lift sanctions, release frozen Iranian assets, recognise Tehran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and pay war reparations — conditions U.S. officials say go beyond the scope of the American proposal and that Trump said he could not accept. (apnews.com)
Tehran’s government warned that it remained prepared to use military means if its conditions were not met, and state media framed the U.S. plan as tantamount to Iranian surrender. The exchange has left the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil chokepoint — subject to continued disruption and fresh threats to commercial shipping. (theguardian.com)
Markets and diplomats reacted quickly: Brent crude prices rose after Trump’s dismissal, and analysts warned that the breakdown in talks could prolong the conflict and keep maritime traffic and energy markets under strain. The swift public rebuke dimmed hopes that the recent mediation effort would yield a near-term, enforceable ceasefire. (apnews.com)
The standoff follows weeks of indirect diplomacy in which Pakistan has relayed proposals between the two sides; Washington’s draft reportedly pressed Iran on steps such as curbs on key military programmes and reopening the strait, while Tehran insists any settlement must address sanctions, reconstruction and long-term security guarantees. Major sticking points — sequencing of concessions, verification and whether temporary pauses could leave either side vulnerable — remain unresolved, leaving the fragile diplomatic channel at risk of collapse. (aljazeera.com)
If negotiations falter, the immediate consequences would be for regional security and global energy supplies: continued attacks on Gulf shipping, renewed strikes across the region and higher fuel costs for consumers worldwide. Diplomats say a durable deal will require narrowing demands quickly and a credible mechanism to enforce guarantees on both sides — a difficult task while public rhetoric and military incidents intensify. (internazionale.it)
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Publish Date: 2026-05-11 19:51:00
