Trump considers Iran's response to US peace proposal "totally unacceptable"
The possibility of an agreement between the United States and Iran is once again receding. Donald Trump harshly rejected Tehran's response to the peace proposal promoted by Washington and launched new threats amid the military escalation in the Persian Gulf.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump found Iran's response to the U.S. peace proposal "totally unacceptable."
- This rejection makes an agreement between the U.S. and Iran seem more distant.
- Pakistan, a mediator, confirmed receiving Iran's response to the U.S. proposal.
- The exchange occurs amid heightened military tensions and a drone attack by Iran on a commercial vessel in the Persian Gulf.
- Trump previously expressed dissatisfaction, stating Iran will no longer "laugh" at the U.S.
- Washington was awaiting Iran's response to decide on continuing a truce or resuming hostilities.
- Trump threatened further attacks on Iranian "targets."