Iran Rejects Trump's Peace Overture, Citing US Role in Recent Military Strikes

Oct 14, 2025 02:13 pm CST

Iran has dismissed US President Donald Trump's call for a peace agreement, stating that American actions contradict diplomatic rhetoric. Following devastating strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June that killed over 1,000 people, Tehran's foreign ministry questioned how peace proposals could follow such hostilities. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the nations after a brief but intense conflict that derailed nuclear negotiations.