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US Iran war news highlights: Trump rejects Iranian response to US peace proposal; Tehran warns of new attacks
US Iran war news highlights: US President Donald Trump said Iran’s latest response to his proposal aimed at ending the 10-week conflict with the United States was “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE” as both sides continued to hold to a fragile ceasefire.
- 5:56 AM IST, May 11‘We will never bow down', says Iran as it warns US of fresh attacks
- 5:48 AM IST, May 11Netanyahu says he wants to phase out American spending for Israel
- 5:37 AM IST, May 11Saudi Arabia condemns attacks on UAE, Kuwait, Qatar
- 5:06 AM IST, May 10Two more crude oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz, says report
- 4:30 AM IST, May 10Netanyahu says war 'not over’
- 4:00 AM IST, May 10Iran’s army says defences down ‘enemy reconnaissance drone’
- 3:36 AM IST, May 10UK, France to host defence ministers meeting on Hormuz
- 2:50 AM IST, May 10What's inside Iranian response to US proposal?
- 2:21 AM IST, May 10What Trump said on Iranian response to US peace proposal
- 1:53 AM IST, May 10Trump rejects 'unacceptable' Iranian proposal for ending war
- 1:37 AM IST, May 10Iran rejects dismantling nuclear facilities, says report
- 1:20 AM IST, May 10Jailed Iranian peace laureate Mohammadi moved to hospital in Tehran
- 12:58 AM IST, May 10Inside Iran's response to US peace proposal
- 12:37 AM IST, May 10Israel's Netanyahu likely to hold call with Trump, says report
- 12:16 AM IST, May 10Trump expected to 'apply pressure' on Xi over Iran, says official
- 11:55 PM IST, May 10Trump's fresh warning for Iran
- 11:11 PM IST, May 10Iran says it's on ‘full readiness’ to protect nuclear sites
- 10:53 PM IST, May 10Two demands in Tehran's counter proposal
- 10:29 PM IST, May 10Macron says 'never envisaged' sending warships into Strait of Hormuz
- 9:52 PM IST, May 10Pakistan receives Iran's response on peace proposal
- 8:58 PM IST, May 10Israel's Netanyahu says Iran war 'not over'
- 8:46 PM IST, May 10Trump says US monitoring Iran's enriched uranium
- 8:21 PM IST, May 10Iran's response aims at ending war, ensuring shipping security
- 7:44 PM IST, May 10Iran response aims at ending war, especially in Lebanon, says Iranian media
- 7:24 PM IST, May 10South Korea says 'unidentified aircraft' hit cargo ship in Hormuz on Monday
- 7:12 PM IST, May 10Trump under pressure to end Iran war ahead of his China visit
- 6:35 PM IST, May 10Latest peace efforts aimed at temporary memorandum, says report
- 6:13 PM IST, May 10Bulk carrier bound for Brazil passes through Strait of Hormuz,
- 6:01 PM IST, May 10Iran sends response to US peace proposal via Pakistan
- 5:51 PM IST, May 10Drone hits ship near Qatar as US awaits Iran peace plan response
- 5:35 PM IST, May 10Iran a ‘major diplomatic asset,’ says country's football chief
- 5:16 PM IST, May 10Using Strait of Hormuz as 'pressure tool' will deepen crisis, Qatari PM warns Iran
- 5:05 PM IST, May 10Qatar foreign minister calls Iranian counterpart, condemns latest attacks
- 4:52 PM IST, May 10Israeli attack kills 2 paramedics in southern Lebanon
- 4:38 PM IST, May 10South Korea says ship hit by unidentified object in Hormuz on May 4
- 4:26 PM IST, May 10UAE says air defences engaged with 2 drones from Iran on Sunday
- 4:10 PM IST, May 10Iran's armed forces leader says country 'ready to confront any action'
- 4:00 PM IST, May 10Saudi Aramco profit jumps 26% as Iran war drives oil prices
- 3:51 PM IST, May 10Iran's armed forces head meets Mojtaba Khamenei, supreme leader issues ‘new guidelines’
- 3:45 PM IST, May 10Iran says countries siding with US to face ‘difficulties’ in crossing Hormuz
- 3:34 PM IST, May 10Qatar defence ministry says cargo vessel attack led to fire
- 3:24 PM IST, May 10Iran's president says holding negotiation do not mean surrender
- 3:12 PM IST, May 10Explosions heard in Iran's southeastern city
- 3:07 PM IST, May 10Ship struck by projectile off coast of Qatar
- 2:56 PM IST, May 10Kuwait military says hostile drones detected in airspace
- 2:36 PM IST, May 10US Iran war news LIVE updates: Tensions persist in West Asia with a ship attacked
- 2:16 PM IST, May 10Israel attacks southern Lebanese tows
- 2:10 PM IST, May 10World deprived of 1 billion barrels of oil over past two months, says Aramco CEO.
- 1:54 PM IST, May 10US Iran war news LIVE updates: US awaits Iran reply as Aramco says Hormuz opening no quick fix
- 1:29 PM IST, May 10Iran congratulates White House press secretary on arrival of baby but reminds her of Minab
- 12:46 PM IST, May 10Saudi Aramco CEO says focus on keeping energy flowing despite strain
- 12:25 PM IST, May 10Iran issues fresh warning to US
- 12:08 PM IST, May 10British military confirms news of ship catching fire off Qatar coast
- 11:49 AM IST, May 10Unknown projectile strikes a ship off Qatar coast, says report
- 11:42 AM IST, May 10Aramco profit tops estimates after war-driven oil price rise
- 11:18 AM IST, May 10Iran warns sanctions backers over Hormuz passage
- 10:56 AM IST, May 10US Iran war LIVE updates: Oil spill near Iran’s Kharg Island raises concerns
- 10:25 AM IST, May 10Iran says it will review the US proposal at its own pace
- 10:13 AM IST, May 10US awaits Iran's feedback on latest proposal
- 10:04 AM IST, May 10Putin says there is no evidence that Iran developing nuclear weapons
- 9:54 AM IST, May 10US Iran war LIVE updates: Rubio meets Qatari PM as US backs defence amid IRGC warning
- 9:40 AM IST, May 10Iran seeks World Cup visas for team members who served in the Revolutionary Guards
- 9:26 AM IST, May 10IRGC's fresh warning to the US
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Earlier, Iranian Army spokesperson Akraminia had also warned that countries supporting US sanctions may face difficulties crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, according to Tasnim News Agency, Reuters reported.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday warned it could target US positions in the West Asia and “enemy ships” if Iranian tankers are attacked, according to state media. The threat comes a day after reported US strikes on two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman. The IRGC said any assault on its commercial vessels would trigger a “heavy” response against American assets in the region.
Rubio meets Qatar's PM, discusses war in West Asia
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, underlining Doha’s key role in regional diplomacy. The talks focused on maintaining security across the Middle East and Qatar’s continued role as a mediator, particularly as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed peace initiative. The US also expressed appreciation for Qatar’s cooperation on multiple fronts.
Hezbollah responds after deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon
In a separate development, Hezbollah claimed it targeted Israeli troops in northern Israel with a drone, citing retaliation for repeated Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite an existing truce. The group also reported rocket and drone attacks on Israeli military positions within Lebanon. Israel confirmed multiple drone launches, stating that one reservist was seriously injured in the attacks.
Iran keeps US waiting
Iran questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy following recent naval clashes in the Gulf, while Washington continued to wait for Tehran’s response to the latest American proposal aimed at extending the truce and opening peace talks.
There was no public indication on Saturday that Iran had responded to the proposal, despite US President Donald Trump saying late Friday that he expected Tehran’s reply that night
