President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s formal response to a U.S. peace proposal, denouncing it in a social media post on Sunday as entirely unsatisfactory amid ongoing Middle East hostilities.
The rebuke followed Iran’s decision to return the American proposal via Pakistani mediators, with Tehran indicating its priority is a permanent end to fighting across the region. Iranian state media had earlier reported that the document had been sent back to Washington for further review.
Writing on Truth Social, President Trump stated: “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called representatives. I don’t like it. Totally unacceptable. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
The President further accused Iran of “playing games” and warned that “there will be no laughing matter.” His comments come as a tenuous ceasefire remains in effect, though recent incidents have tested its durability.
Iran’s counterproposal seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel continues to engage the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to secure shipping routes. Washington’s original proposal outlined a deal to conclude the conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and roll back Iran’s nuclear program.
Iran’s new supreme leader, Majaba Kamani, has not appeared publicly since the war began. His office reportedly issued “new and decisive directives for the continuation of operations and the powerful confrontation of the enemies.”
The fragile ceasefire showed signs of strain when a drone sparked a small fire on a vessel off the coast of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Kuwait also reported drones entering its airspace. The UAE said it shot down two drones and attributed the action to Iran. No casualties were reported, and no faction claimed responsibility.
A Centcom assessment indicated the incident did not currently warrant ending the ceasefire, despite exchanges of fire that both sides described as self-defense.
The Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime energy corridor, remains under close watch as diplomatic efforts continue.
