Trump rejects Iran’s peace conditions as Tehran threatens fresh attacks

United States President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest conditions for ending the ongoing Middle East conflict, describing Tehran’s response to Washington’s peace proposal as “totally unacceptable.”

Trump made the remark on Sunday in a post on his Truth Social platform, escalating fears of renewed hostilities after weeks of diplomatic negotiations.

“I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Trump wrote.

Although the US president did not disclose details of Iran’s counterproposal, reports indicated that Tehran sought guarantees regarding its enriched uranium stockpile and an end to hostilities across the region, particularly in Lebanon.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian maintained a defiant tone, insisting the country would not surrender despite ongoing diplomatic talks.

“We will never bow down to the enemy, and if there is talk of dialogue or negotiation, it does not mean surrender or retreat,” Pezeshkian posted on X.

According to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, Tehran’s response was delivered to Washington through Pakistani mediators and focused on ending the conflict “on all fronts,” including the fighting involving Hezbollah in Lebanon, while also seeking guarantees on maritime security.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war could not end until Iran’s nuclear facilities were dismantled and its enriched uranium removed.

“It’s not over, because there’s still nuclear material, enriched uranium, that has to be taken out of Iran,” Netanyahu said in an interview with CBS’s “60 Minutes.”

Reports by The Wall Street Journal indicated that Iran proposed diluting part of its highly enriched uranium while transferring the remainder to a third country, provided guarantees were given that the material would be returned if negotiations collapsed or the US withdrew from any agreement.

Tensions have also intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route. Iran had earlier imposed restrictions in the area during the conflict, while the US Navy reportedly intensified operations around Iranian ports.

Iran warned Britain and France against deploying naval forces to the strait, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stating that Tehran would respond decisively to any foreign interference.

“Only the Islamic Republic of Iran can establish security in this strait, and it will not allow any country to interfere in such matters,” he said.

Fresh drone incidents further heightened tensions on Sunday, with the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar reporting attempted or successful drone attacks in their territories and waters.

Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei warned that Tehran’s “restraint is over,” threatening retaliation against American vessels and military bases if Iranian ships came under attack.

The latest developments come amid growing international concern over the possibility of a broader regional conflict involving the US, Iran and its allies.