Breaking News: Iran Rejects U.S. Peace Proposal, Launches 88th Missile Barrage
US President Donald Trump sent a peace proposal to Iran yesterday via Pakistan, a US ally, aiming to halt the ongoing conflict.
Iran has officially rejected the proposal, setting five conditions for an end to the war:
1. Immediate cessation of attacks and assassinations on Iranian targets.
2. Establishment of concrete guarantees against future US attacks.
3. Clear determination and guaranteed payment for war damages.
4. International recognition of Iranβs authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
5. Termination of hostilities across all fronts, including activities of Iranian proxies such as Hamas and Hezbollah.
In response, Iranβs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched its 88th missile barrage since late February, striking six Israeli cities and targeting US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The attacks escalated even as Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan reportedly worked to organize urgent US-Iran talks within 48 hours, according to The Wall Street Journal sources.
Night skies over urban centers were illuminated by streaks of missiles and interceptors, echoing the intensity of past escalations. The exchange follows three weeks of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets.
Iran has stated that no negotiations will occur until its five conditions are met, emphasizing that it will end the war at a time of its choosing, only if these conditions are fulfilled. With diplomacy faltering, the region edges closer to a broader conflict.
