US-Iran War: Trump Blasts Iran As 'Stupid' After Rejecting Their Peace Proposal

The United States and Iran remained locked in a tense impasse on Monday as their fragile ceasefire showed signs of collapse amid fresh exchanges of fire, attacks on ships, and renewed Israel-Hezbollah clashes. Iran insisted it had only demanded its legitimate rights, including safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and a regional ceasefire, while accusing Washington of making unreasonable one-sided demands. President Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE” and is expected to press Chinese President Xi Jinping this week to use Beijing’s leverage as the top buyer of Iranian oil to force concessions.

The ongoing standoff, with Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz and the US blockade still in place, has driven fuel prices sharply higher and rattled global markets, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned that the war is “not over” and said military action remains an option if Iran’s nuclear material cannot be removed through negotiations.