US President Donald Trump on Sunday (10) rejected Iran's response to the American proposal to end the 10-week war in the Middle East, classifying the terms as "totally unacceptable" via Truth Social. "I just read the response from the so-called 'Representatives' of Iran. I didn't like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!", Trump wrote, according to Agência Brasil.
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"Acabei de ler a resposta dos chamados "Representantes" do Irã. Não gostei — TOTALMENTE INACEITÁVEL! Agradeço a sua atenção a este assunto", diz a publicação."
Iran had sent a 14-point response to the US 9-point proposal through Pakistani mediation, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The Iranian response — which according to the country's state media focuses on "ending the war and ensuring maritime security" in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz — demands suspension of US sanctions on oil for 30 days and ending the naval blockade.
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"Iran has submitted a 14-point response to a US proposal on ending the war through a Pakistani intermediary, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday. Tasnim said the Iranian reply addresses a nine-point US proposal and focuses on "ending the war."
The war began on February 28, 2026, when US and Israeli forces launched large-scale attacks against Iran, hitting nuclear, military and civilian sites, according to Al Jazeera. The conflict expanded throughout the Gulf region, with Iran retaliating against all six Gulf Cooperation Council members, as well as Iraq, Jordan and allegedly a British military base in Cyprus.
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"US and Israeli forces launched the war on Iran on February 28, hitting nuclear, military and civilian sites."
"Iran launched strikes across all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates – as well as Iraq and Jordan. It also allegedly attacked a military base of the United Kingdom in Cyprus."
According to May data, the conflict has resulted in at least 3,468 deaths in Iran, 2,702 in Lebanon, 26 in Israel, 13 US soldiers, 118 in Iraq and dozens in other Gulf states, according to Al Jazeera's tracking. Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz — through which about one-fifth of global oil exports pass — leading Trump to announce "Operation Freedom" to guide ships trapped in the Gulf, while Iran threatens to attack vessels attempting to use the strait without Revolutionary Guard permission.
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"At least 3,468 people have been killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since February 28, according to Iran's Ministry of Health. [...] At least 26 Israelis have been killed and 7,791 wounded. [...] The US military has confirmed 13 combat-related deaths across the region. [...] At least 118 people have been killed in Iraq [...] Kuwait: 7 killed [...] Bahrain: 3 killed"
Trump rejected Iranian response via Truth Social using the words 'totally unacceptable'
Pakistan acts as mediator between US and Iran in negotiations
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Iranian response contains 14 points responding to a 9-point US proposal
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What are the specific points of divergence between the American and Iranian proposals?
Why it's still unknown: Most sources did not detail the complete content of both sides' proposals, limiting themselves to general aspects like sanctions and nuclear program.
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What will be the next diplomatic step after Trump's rejection?
Why it's still unknown: There is no information about whether there will be new rounds of negotiation or if the parties will return to armed conflict.
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What is Pakistan's specific role as mediator and its capacity to maintain negotiations?
Why it's still unknown: Sources mention Pakistani mediation but do not explain the process or next steps.