Deadline is final, says Trump after Iran shuns ceasefire plan
Iran has rejected a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire, instead pushing for a lasting end to the war with the US and Israel. The US has threatened to take further action if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.
Iran rejected a US proposal for a ceasefire, pushing for a lasting end to the war. The Iranian response included 10 clauses, such as an end to conflicts and lifting of sanctions. President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, saying his deadline was final. The US and Israel have been pounding Iran for over five weeks, killing thousands and damaging economies. Fresh aerial strikes were reported across the region on Monday. The conflict has caused oil prices to surge, with Brent crude futures up 0.5% to $109.60 a barrel.
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