Iran US War News Live Updates: Trump rejects Iran peace proposal as ‘totally unacceptable’, tensions persist in Gulf
Iran US War Peace Talks Today Live News Updates: Iran’s military has issued a new warning to the US and Israel, saying that if “aggression” resumes, “they will certainly face other surprising options”.
· The Indian Express · JoinIran US War LIVE: US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s response to a proposed peace deal as “totally unacceptable”, signalling continued deadlock in efforts to end months of conflict, according to reports from the Associated Press (AP).
Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he had reviewed Tehran’s reply but found it deeply unsatisfactory, raising fresh uncertainty over negotiations aimed at ending the war that has disrupted global oil supplies and heightened regional instability.
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What Trump said: Trump struck a sharp tone in his response, rejecting the Iranian proposal outright. “I have just read the response… I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” He described the reply as “inappropriate” and declined to reveal further details. Accusing Tehran of long-standing hostility, he said Iran had been “playing games” with the United States for decades. “They will be laughing no longer,” he added, hinting at a tougher stance ahead. Trump also confirmed he had discussed the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling it a “very nice call” but stressing the negotiations were “my situation”.
Latest developments
- Gulf tensions rise: Kuwait and the UAE reported drones entering their airspace, while Qatar said a cargo vessel was targeted in its waters.
- Military option floated: Republican Senator Lindsey Graham urged Trump to consider military action after the failed diplomatic exchange.
- Shipping disruption: The ongoing crisis has affected traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route.
- Israel-Lebanon escalation: Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed two medics and a civilian amid continued exchanges with Hezbollah.
- Iran issues warning: Tehran signalled it could respond with “surprising options” if hostilities resume.
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May 11, 2026 11:50 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Iran executes man accused of spying for CIA, Mossad
Iranian authorities have executed a man accused of spying for the US and Israeli intelligence services, according to the country’s state-run Mehr news agency.
It identified the man as Erfan Shakurzadeh and said he was working with one of the country’s scientific organisations, focused on the satellite field.
May 11, 2026 11:38 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Israeli military intercepts ‘aerial target’ in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says it has intercepted “a suspicious aerial target” in southern Lebanon in an apparent reference to a drone launched by Hezbollah.
May 11, 2026 11:37 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon
The Lebanese group says its fighters targeted an Israeli military position inside a house in Baydar al-Faqani in the town of Taybeh, forcing its troops to retreat.
Hezbollah said its fighters attacked the position three times until an Israeli helicopter intervened to evacuate the wounded.
There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.
May 11, 2026 11:34 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Oil prices rise 4 percent as Trump rejects Iran’s response
Oil prices have continued to rise after Trump said Iran’s response to its proposal was “unacceptable”.
Brent crude futures climbed $4.16 or 4.11 percent to $105.45 a barrel this morning, while US West Texas Intermediate was at $99.80 a barrel, up $4.38, or 4.59 percent.
Last week, both contracts recorded 6 percent weekly losses on hopes for an imminent end to the 10-week-old conflict that would allow oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains all but closed.
May 11, 2026 11:01 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Iranian tennis player withdraws from final in Turkiye to protest Israel
Iranian junior tennis player Hana Shabanpour has withdrawn from the final of a J60 tennis tournament in Turkiye to avoid playing against an Israeli opponent.
According to Iran’s ISNA news agency, the decision was a protest against Israeli actions against Palestinians.
May 11, 2026 11:00 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war 'totally unacceptable'
President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable".
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said Tehran's proposal, sent via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran.
A ceasefire meant to facilitate talks to end the war launched by the US and Israel in February has been largely observed, despite occasional exchanges of fire.
May 11, 2026 10:59 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Israeli lawmakers seek death penalty for ‘hundreds’ of Palestinians over October 7 attacks
Israel’s Justice Minister Yariv Levin has presented a bill to impose the death penalty and conduct public trials for Palestinians involved in the October 7, 2023, attacks on southern Israel, according to Israeli media.
The bill, which will be voted on in the Knesset today, is supported by both the governing and opposition parties.
“Since there is full authority to impose the death penalty, any such penalty, if imposed, will also be executed,” Levin said.
May 11, 2026 10:59 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: Israel bombs southern Lebanese towns
Israeli airstrikes have hit the towns of Kfar Tebnit and Choukine in southern Lebanon, according to Aljazeera.
May 11, 2026 10:57 AM IST
Iran US War News Live Updates: What happened so far?
Trump rejects Iran’s reply: US President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to Washington’s peace proposal “totally unacceptable.”
Drones spotted in the Gulf: Kuwait and the UAE reported detecting several drones in their airspace, and Qatar said a commercial cargo ship was targeted by a drone in its waters.
Iran issues new warning: Iran’s military warned the US and Israel that if “aggression” resumes, “they will certainly face other surprising options.”
Fighting continues in Lebanon: Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon persists as Hezbollah claims further attacks on Israeli troops. An Israeli strike on emergency centers in Bint Jbeil killed two Lebanese medics and a civilian.
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