US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to end the war, calling it 'totally unacceptable' in a post on his Truth Social platform. The response came after Tehran sent a proposal via Pakistan, demanding an end to the war on all fronts and the lifting of sanctions, including a 30-day removal of oil sanctions and an end to the naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war with Iran is not over, citing the need to remove enriched uranium from Iran. In an interview with CBS's '60 Minutes,' he said, 'You go in and take it out,' without providing further details. He also noted that Iran continues to support proxies like Hezbollah.

The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US is being tested daily. Kuwait and the UAE reported detecting hostile drones in their airspace. Iran's army announced a new 'legal and security system' in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to coordinate passage with Iran. A UN resolution drafted by the US and Bahrain calls on Iran to stop restrictions on shipping.

Saudi oil giant Aramco reported a 25.5% increase in first-quarter 2026 profit, reaching $32.04 billion, driven by higher oil and gas prices amid the war. The company is the world's largest oil exporter.

The UK is deploying the warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of multinational efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. France has also deployed its carrier strike group to the southern Red Sea.

Bahrain arrested 41 individuals suspected of links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. The US Treasury imposed sanctions on 10 entities accused of supporting Iran's arms procurement and drone/missile production, including firms in China, Belarus, and the UAE.

Source: www.dw.com