Trump Rejects Iran’s Ceasefire Proposal as Nuclear Standoff Deepens

by | Apr 28, 2026 | News

A large fire is burning in a city

President Trump is dissatisfied with Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal, which seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war while postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage. Though Trump stopped short of a full rejection, he suggested Iran was negotiating in bad faith, and the White House is expected to issue a counterproposal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Iran’s offer unacceptable. Meanwhile, a US naval blockade imposed April 13 has dramatically curtailed Iranian oil exports, with Iran’s oil storage swelling from 4.6 million barrels before the war to roughly 49 million — and analysts warning the country could run out of storage space within two weeks. VP JD Vance has privately expressed concern over the war depleting US weapons stockpiles. Peace efforts have stalled after Trump canceled a planned envoy visit to Pakistan, where Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi had been shuttling for talks.

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