Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal and issues its own 10-point termsissues its own 10-point terms
Iran rejected a US proposal to end the ongoing war with Israel and the United States, instead laying out its own 10-point ceasefire conditions. These include lifting all sanctions, accepting Iran's right to enrich uranium, maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz, US troop withdrawal from the region, and compensation payments. The move comes amid a fragile two-week US bombing pause, as President Trump calls Iran's plan a workable basis for talks while warning of consequences if negotiations fail. This escalates tensions in a conflict that began with US-Israeli strikes, affecting global oil flows and Middle East stability.
US Perspective
President Trump views Iran's 10-point plan as a workable starting point for negotiations but stresses that only US-approved points matter. He urges Iranian leaders to get serious soon, warning that failure could lead to severe consequences. The White House notes differences between public and private proposals.
Iranian Perspective
Iran claims the US accepted the general principles of its 10-point plan under military pressure after 40 days of war. Tehran insists on ending all sanctions, recognizing its control over the Strait of Hormuz, and accepting uranium enrichment as non-negotiable. Officials portray this as a victory forcing the US to the table on Iran's terms.
- The Strait of Hormuz handles one-fifth of global oil shipments.
- Iran's Supreme National Security Council shapes its key foreign policy decisions.
- US bases in the Middle East host about 50,000 troops.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
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Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
