
President Trump has called Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal “totally unacceptable,” reinforcing U.S. rejection of Tehran’s counteroffer. Iran’s leadership appears to be coordinating internally and its Foreign Ministry’s demand for a regional end to hostilities and release of frozen assets shows Tehran offered substantive conditions even as it publicly resists formal negotiations. Trump’s intent to enlist China’s pressure and his warning that the ceasefire is “on life support” increase pressure on mediators and complicate prospects for a negotiated settlement.
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