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Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Terms as Oil Jumps Threatening Strait of Hormuz Shutdown
International
Published on 11 May 2026
Iran demanded talks first while fighting stayed on
President Donald Trump slammed Iran’s response to a US peace proposal on Truth Social, calling it “totally unacceptable,” triggering a quick oil price surge. The US had proposed ending fighting before negotiations on tougher issues like Iran’s nuclear program, but Iran’s hardline terms suggested talks without a pause in combat. Markets fear escalation and prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump rejected Iran’s ceasefire response as oil prices surged
- US proposal wanted fighting halted before nuclear negotiations
- Iran’s hardline conditions raised fears of a prolonged conflict
- Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains at risk
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