politics
May 11, 2026
Trump rejects Iran’s peace offer as ‘totally unacceptable’
President Donald Trump has called Iran’s response to latest US proposal for ending the war “totally unacceptable,” after Tehran insisted it would not surrender the strategic leverage it has gained around the Strait of Hormuz.
TL;DR
- President Trump called Iran's response to a US proposal for ending the war "totally unacceptable."
- Iran's counterproposal reportedly prioritized ending hostilities and securing guarantees, without addressing US demands for nuclear concessions.
- Tehran insists on retaining strategic leverage around the Strait of Hormuz, viewing it as a key bargaining chip.
- The diplomatic setback coincides with rising tensions over potential European involvement in securing navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian officials have rejected Washington's terms as an ultimatum, accusing the US of seeking surrender rather than negotiation.