Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks

US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s latest peace proposal as 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE' in a post on Truth Social, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. Iran’s response, delivered through Pakistani mediators, focused on ending hostilities 'on all fronts,' particularly in Lebanon, and ensuring secure shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran also proposed diluting some enriched uranium and transferring the rest to a third country, with guarantees for its return if talks fail. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that the war cannot end until Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles are removed and nuclear facilities dismantled. He stated in a CBS interview that the conflict remains unresolved due to Iran’s nuclear program, while Trump claimed the US could eliminate the uranium 'whenever we want.' Netanyahu added that Trump aligns with his stance on the issue. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the war disrupted global oil markets, and Tehran later imposed a toll system for ships passing through. US officials have called such interference 'unacceptable,' while the US Navy blockades Iranian ports, diverting or disabling ships. Meanwhile, Britain and France are assembling an international coalition to secure the strait post-peace deal, with both nations deploying vessels to the region. The impasse has unsettled global energy markets, with Brent crude oil prices surging 2.69% to $104.01 a barrel on Monday. Trump is set to discuss Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit to Beijing, given China’s role as a major buyer of Iranian oil. Iran’s defiant stance, combined with Trump’s rejection of its terms, keeps the region on edge as negotiations stall.