Trump calls Iran's response to US peace proposal 'totally unacceptable'
Coveragetap to expand ▾Spectrum: Mixed🌍Europe: 4 · Asia: 4 · US: 1
- President Donald Trump speaks at a luncheon for mothers on May 8, 2026, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. © Jacquelyn Martin, AP
- Issued on: 11/05/2026 - 01:23 By: President Donald Trump speaks at a luncheon for mothers on May 8, 2026, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
- President Donald Trump walks to deliver remarks marking Mother’s Day at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, on Sunday. | Haiyun Jiang / The New York Times
US President Donald Trump has firmly rejected Iran's recent response to a US peace proposal, labeling it 'totally unacceptable.' This rejection comes after Iran communicated its counterproposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking to negotiate a permanent end to the ongoing war.
Trump did not disclose specific details of Iran's proposal but expressed his discontent on his Truth Social platform, emphasizing a long history of adversarial relations with Tehran. In response, Iran has warned that it will not hesitate to retaliate against any new US military strikes and will not permit additional foreign warships in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
This exchange occurs amid heightened tensions following coordinated military actions by the US and Israel against Iran that began in early March 2026. While Trump accused Iran of 'playing games' for decades, an Iranian source countered that their proposal was aimed at safeguarding Iranian rights rather than appeasing the US.
The situation remains precarious as both nations navigate a complex landscape of military engagement and diplomatic overtures.
Left- and right-leaning outlets are covering this story differently — in which facts to emphasize, which context to include, and how to frame causes and consequences.