Trump rejects Iran's proposal after days of attacks. What to know

Donald Trump rejected Iran’s May 10 proposal to end hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE' in a social media post. The U.S. had proposed a ceasefire, reopening the key oil shipping route, and rolling back Iran’s nuclear program, but Iran’s response demanded sovereignty over the strait, war reparations, and framed the U.S. offer as a surrender. Recent days saw heightened attacks in the region. The United Arab Emirates intercepted two Iranian drones on May 10, while Qatar condemned a drone strike on a cargo ship near Abu Dhabi. Kuwait reported shooting down hostile drones in its airspace. Iran’s deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, warned France and Britain that any naval deployment to the strait would be met with 'immediate military force.' French President Emmanuel Macron clarified that France has not considered deploying forces but remains ready to support post-conflict security. He announced an international mission involving 50 countries to restore maritime traffic once hostilities end. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS’s '60 Minutes' that the war 'is not over,' claiming Iran retains nuclear material that could be removed through military action. The U.S. proposal aimed to halt fighting, secure the Strait of Hormuz, and address Iran’s nuclear program, but Iran’s counteroffer rejected key U.S. demands. Trump’s dismissal of the proposal has dashed hopes for a swift resolution, leaving the region in a state of heightened tension.