What were Iran's key demands in its response to the U.S. proposal to end the war, as reported by Iranian state television?

According to Iranian state television, Tehran rejected the U.S. proposal as amounting to surrender and instead demanded 'war reparations by the U.S., full Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, an end to sanctions, and the release of seized Iranian assets.'

Why did President Trump reject Iran's response to the latest U.S. proposal, and what did he say about Iran's diplomatic conduct?

President Trump rejected Iran's response in a social media post calling it 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!' and, in an earlier post, accused Tehran of 'playing games' with the United States for nearly 50 years, adding: 'They will be laughing no longer!' His rejection included no details.

Trump Rejects Iran’s Response to Latest U.S. Proposal to End War

May 11, 2026

President Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal, escalating Persian Gulf tensions that threaten shipping lanes for oil, natural gas, and fertilizer. The conflict continues to disrupt maritime trade and drive up global energy prices.

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