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Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed Iran’s conditions for ending the Middle East war as “totally unacceptable,” increasing fears of renewed conflict after weeks of negotiations.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said he had reviewed Tehran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal and rejected it outright.
“I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Trump wrote.
The latest exchange followed Iran’s warning earlier on Sunday that it would retaliate against any fresh US military strikes and would not tolerate additional foreign naval deployments in the Strait of Hormuz.
Benjamin Netanyahu also insisted the war would not end until Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile was removed and its nuclear facilities dismantled.
“It’s not over, because there’s still nuclear material — enriched uranium — that has to be taken out of Iran. There’s still enrichment sites that have to be dismantled,” Netanyahu said during an interview on CBS News programme 60 Minutes.
Meanwhile, Masoud Pezeshkian maintained a defiant tone, declaring that Iran would not surrender despite ongoing diplomatic contacts.
“We will never bow down to the enemy, and if there is talk of dialogue or negotiation, it does not mean surrender or retreat,” Pezeshkian wrote on X.
According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, Tehran’s response to the US proposal focused on ending the conflict “on all fronts, especially Lebanon,” while also seeking guarantees over shipping security in the Gulf region.
Reports indicated the American proposal centred on extending the Gulf ceasefire to create room for broader talks over Iran’s nuclear programme and a permanent settlement to the conflict.
The uncertainty unsettled global energy markets, with Brent crude rising above $104 per barrel as fears over oil supply disruptions intensified.
Iran has maintained restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began, affecting one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.
The United States Navy has also intensified operations around Iranian ports, while Britain and France are reportedly working on plans for an international coalition to secure shipping routes after any future peace agreement.
However, Iran warned that any deployment of British or French naval forces in Hormuz would trigger a “decisive and immediate response.”
Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said only Iran had the right to guarantee security in the strait.
“Only the Islamic Republic of Iran can establish security in this strait and it will not allow any country to interfere in such matters,” he posted on X.
Fresh security concerns also emerged after drone incidents were reported in the Gulf region on Sunday.
The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted two drones launched from Iran, while Kuwait reported hostile drones entering its airspace.
Qatar also confirmed that a freighter arriving from Abu Dhabi was struck by a drone near its waters.
Although no group claimed responsibility, Iran’s Fars news agency reported that the vessel was sailing under a US flag.
An Iranian parliamentary security spokesman, Ebrahim Rezaei, warned Washington that Tehran’s “restraint is over.”
“Any attack on our vessels will trigger a strong and decisive Iranian response against American ships and bases,” he said.
