US-Iran tensions escalate after Trump dismisses Tehran’s demands for sanctions relief and naval blockade lifting.
US President Donald Trump described the US-Iran ceasefire as fragile after rejecting Iran’s latest peace proposal. He termed Tehran’s demands, including lifting sanctions and easing a naval blockade, as unacceptable, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.
Iran’s conditions also included maintaining partial control over traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route. Previous US proposals had sought de-escalation without immediate sanctions relief, heightening uncertainty over the deal’s viability.
Oil markets reacted swiftly, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rising 3.77% to $95.25 amid concerns over supply disruptions in the region.