United States President Donald Trump has warned that Iran’s latest proposal to end the war falls far short of what Washington requires, insisting that his threat to strike key Iranian infrastructure will stand unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said on Monday that his Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a deal was final, adding that the proposal “would not alleviate” planned U.S. action.
The president also said the United States has informed Israel that it remains committed to achieving its strategic goals during upcoming negotiations scheduled for Friday in Islamabad, Pakistan. However, he made clear that the proposed two‑week ceasefire “does not include Lebanon,” signalling that hostilities involving Hezbollah may continue despite diplomatic efforts elsewhere.
Trump’s remarks came shortly after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the U.S., Iran and their allies “have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere including Lebanon and elsewhere,” declaring the move “effective immediately.” The conflicting statements have added to regional uncertainty, raising questions about the scope and durability of any potential truce.
The diplomatic back‑and‑forth unfolds as tensions remain high across the Middle East, with the Strait of Hormuz a vital global oil artery at the centre of the standoff. Roughly 20 percent of the world’s oil supply passes through the waterway in peacetime, making its closure a major geopolitical flashpoint.
As Washington and Tehran trade warnings and allies issue contradictory claims, the path to de‑escalation remains unclear, and the region continues to brace for further volatility.
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