President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest response to his proposed peace framework aimed at de-escalating ongoing hostilities, describing it as “totally unacceptable” in a post published on his Truth Social platform on May 10.
“I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” Trump wrote, signaling a breakdown in early diplomatic momentum surrounding the initiative.
The Iranian response, delivered earlier the same day, was reported by the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). According to the report, Tehran outlined counterconditions to the proposed talks, including demands for compensation related to war damages and a firm insistence on safeguarding its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital global shipping route.
The exchange follows Trump’s recent proposal encouraging an end to hostilities and the initiation of broader negotiations addressing a range of longstanding geopolitical disputes between the two sides. While details of the original framework remain limited, it was positioned as an opening effort to reduce tensions and explore diplomatic engagement.
Iran’s response suggests significant gaps remain between the two sides’ positions, particularly regarding regional security arrangements and economic reparations. The latest developments underscore the fragility of renewed diplomatic outreach and the continued volatility surrounding U.S.-Iran relations, which remain a key factor influencing energy markets and broader geopolitical stability.
