Trump: Iran's ceasefire response 'completely unacceptable,' talks in jeopardy

The United States, under President Donald Trump, has publicly rejected Iran's latest response to a ceasefire proposal, casting doubt on the ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the prolonged conflict between the two nations.

Trump, in a series of social media posts, declared Iran's reply "completely unacceptable," signaling a significant setback for diplomatic efforts. While the specifics of Iran's response and the potential for continued negotiations or a return to military action remain unclear, Trump's strong condemnation suggests a widening gap between the two sides.

“

I just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘representatives’ and I did not like it. It is completely unacceptable.

Iran, through its intermediary Pakistan, had submitted its response to the US ceasefire proposal. Reports indicate that Iran suggested a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the lifting of US sanctions on Iranian vessels and ports. However, it appears Iran's proposal did not meet the US demand for prior commitments regarding its nuclear program and the disposition of enriched uranium.

Iran's counter-proposal reportedly includes negotiating nuclear issues within the next 30 days, after an initial agreement on a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The details surrounding Iran's stance on uranium enrichment and nuclear facility dismantlement remain contentious, with conflicting reports emerging from Iranian state media regarding specific proposals.

“

They have been fooling us for 47 years, killing our people with roadside bombs, and recently massacring 42,000 innocent and unarmed protesters, and they are laughing at our ‘Make America Great Again’ nation. They will not be able to laugh anymore.