Washington DC - May 11, 2026, Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, but President Donald Trump swiftly rejected it, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE."
Iran's response signaled a desire to permanently end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel continues to battle the Iranian-backed Hezbollah. Tehran also sought guarantees on maritime security in the region.
The U.S. proposal had called for ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and rolling back Iran's nuclear program. Trump had earlier accused Iran of "playing games" for nearly 50 years, warning that would no longer be tolerated.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said the administration was giving diplomacy every possible chance before returning to hostilities.
The fragile situation was further strained when a drone struck a cargo ship off Qatar's coast, and the UAE reported shooting down two drones, blaming Iran. Kuwait also reported drones entering its airspace. No casualties were recorded.
A major sticking point remains Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which the UN nuclear agency says exceeds 440 kilograms enriched to 60 percent purity — just a short technical step from weapons grade.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war would not end until that uranium is removed from Iran entirely.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has kept alive Moscow's offer to take Iran's enriched uranium as part of a negotiated settlement.
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