Trump says Iran’s response to peace proposal is ‘unacceptable’
Tehran had earlier called for an end to the war in exchange for sanctions relief and the unfreezing of assets
Tehran had earlier called for an end to the war in exchange for sanctions relief and the unfreezing of assets

US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist

President’s latest mixed signal comes as US sends more troops to region

Washington and Tehran blamed each other for sparking reciprocal attacks

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says the country is not asking for a ceasefire

The conflict is now in its tenth week with no prospect of an immediate end as energy prices soar

US president rejects Iranian proposal for temporary peace deal ahead of trip to China