Trump calls Iranian response to US peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’

Donald Trump criticized Iran’s response to a US proposal to end the conflict, labeling it 'totally unacceptable' and accusing Tehran of 'playing games.' Iranian state media revealed the counter-proposal included demands for financial compensation and recognition of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. The proposal did not address Iran’s nuclear program, a key US concern. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to reduce US military aid from $3.8 billion annually to zero, stating it was time for Israel to 'wean' itself from remaining support. He reportedly discussed the issue with Trump during a call as Iran submitted its response. Iran’s military warned that countries enforcing sanctions against Tehran may face disruptions if their vessels use the Strait of Hormuz. Recent clashes between Iran and the US in the region have heightened tensions, contributing to rising oil prices. Brent crude surged 3.17% to $104.50 per barrel, while US crude climbed 3.21% to $98.48 per barrel. In unrelated developments, Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was granted bail after 10 days in a hospital in Zanjan and transferred to a hospital in Tehran, according to her family’s foundation. Mohammadi, a long-time political prisoner, has spent much of the last two decades detained for her activism. The stalled US-Iran peace talks have renewed concerns about global oil supply stability, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil. Analysts warn that further escalations could exacerbate energy market volatility.