On day 75 of the Middle East conflict, the US and Israel intensified military operations against Iran while Trump warned of a ceasefire collapse and promised total victory, raising global concerns about regional escalation amid stalled peace negotiations.
The US is blockading Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz to restrict oil exports and pressure Tehran.
On day 73 of Middle East conflict, Iran demanded an end to regional warfare and release of frozen assets while Trump rejected the response, as Lebanon urged U.S. pressure on Israel to halt continued strikes despite ceasefire.
Trump rejects Iran's response to the US peace proposal as unacceptable due to Tehran's demands.
US Ambassador Waltz announced the administration will push the UN Security Council to pass a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as escalating tensions have caused global oil prices to surge and threatened international commerce.
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as ‘unacceptable’
'Totally unacceptable': Trump blasts Tehran's ceasefire counter-proposal
Trump says Iran response to US ceasefire proposal 'totally unacceptable'
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal, but Trump rejects it as unacceptable.
Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal as totally unacceptable, offering no further details on the diplomatic setback.
Iran relays response to US war-ending proposal to Washington via Pakistan.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from injuries sustained during a February 28 US-Israeli strike that killed his father and damaged Tehran's leadership compound, an Iranian official confirmed, marking the first public health disclosure.
Iran responds to US peace proposal through Pakistan, setting conditions for agreement.
A cargo ship off Qatar's coast sustained a drone attack on May 10, causing a small fire, while UAE intercepted two Iranian drones and Iran's military leadership warned the US and Israel of swift retaliation for any hostile actions amid escalating regional tensions.
Israel claims to have targeted new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a recent operation.
US intelligence believes Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is involved in wartime strategy despite being injured.
Iran reveals Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in a strike that killed his father.
Iran's hardline regime, abandoning strategic patience, now demands U.S. sanctions lift and sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, signaling commitment to sustained conflict with the Trump administration over nuclear weapons and regional dominance.
US pressure and failed diplomacy over four decades pushed Iran to abandon nuclear restraint and develop a new deterrence doctrine centered on controlling the Strait of Hormuz, viewing strategic geography as equivalent to nuclear weapons.
Iran claims supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has recovered from a minor scratch behind his ear.
Iran responded to the American peace proposal with conditions Trump deemed unacceptable, while Britain and France coordinated military deployments to secure the Strait of Hormuz on the war's 72nd day.
Iran proposes ceasefire-focused talks in reply to US peace proposal
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as ‘unacceptable’
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Iran submitted a ceasefire proposal demanding permanent war cessation across all fronts, but Trump immediately rejected it as "totally unacceptable," escalating tensions while drone attacks tested fragile regional stability and nuclear negotiations remained deadlocked.
US Ambassador Waltz announced the administration will push the UN Security Council to pass a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, citing global economic threats and escalating regional tensions involving multiple nations.
Iran submitted its response to a U.S. proposal through Pakistani mediators aimed at ending regional conflict, while Supreme Leader Khamenei simultaneously issued military directives emphasizing operational readiness, reflecting Tehran's dual strategy of diplomatic engagement and military pressure.
Iran responded to US peace proposals through Pakistani mediators, demanding war cessation on all fronts including Lebanon while drones struck Gulf targets, damaging a freighter near Qatar and escalating regional tensions despite fragile ceasefire efforts.
Iran vows to respond to US attacks as drones target Gulf vessels.
Iran officially responded to the US ceasefire proposal through Pakistan, demanding an end to hostilities across all fronts, particularly Lebanon, while emphasizing maritime security concerns as negotiations face mounting pressure amid regional tensions and global economic threats.
Iran is reviewing the US proposal to end the war, citing need for a fair agreement.
Iran submitted its formal response to the U.S. proposal through Pakistani mediators while Supreme Leader Khamenei simultaneously issued new military directives, reflecting Tehran's strategy of combining diplomatic engagement with continued military readiness amid regional tensions.
Iran's new supreme leader is missing and silent on ongoing negotiations due to severe injuries.
Oil Up, Stocks Down: Iran’s Guards Sense They Can Outlast Trump
Iran's supreme leader is recovering and in full health, according to officials, after reports of serious injury.
Iran submitted a ceasefire response rejecting U.S. demands, which Trump immediately dismissed as unacceptable, escalating Persian Gulf tensions as drone attacks tested fragile agreements and threatened global energy markets and shipping routes.
President Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal as "totally unacceptable" after Tehran offered to dilute enriched uranium and transfer remainder to a third country, escalating tensions in the two-month Middle East conflict and prompting Iran's defiant retaliation warning.
Trump calls Iran's response to ceasefire proposal 'unacceptable'
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump rejects it as 'unacceptable'
Unacceptable: Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Plan, Then A Uranium Warning
Why is Iran taking time to respond to the US proposal to end the war?
Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire response transmitted through Pakistan, deeming it unacceptable as Tehran sought permanent regional peace including Lebanon while maintaining nuclear guarantees, escalating tensions amid ongoing drone attacks and military posturing.
Mojtaba Khamenei meets Iran's military head, issuing new directives after being unseen since March.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta criticizes the Trump administration for failing to plan for Iran conflict fallout.
Iran's leader Mojtaba Khamenei briefed military leaders on new operational guidelines.
Iran submitted its formal peace response to the United States through Pakistani mediation, marking a critical diplomatic step amid escalating Middle East tensions, while hardline Iranian officials simultaneously issued warnings about American overreach and military preparedness.
Iran reveals Supreme Leader Khamenei's injuries from a US-Israeli airstrike.
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained kneecap and lower back injuries during a February 28 US-Israeli attack that killed his father, though officials confirm he remains in full health and will address the public when appropriate.
North Korea launches around 10 missiles amid US-South Korea military exercises.