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.
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