Iran says it will 'never bow' as Trump rejects peace counteroffer, prolonging Middle East conflict
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-05-11 12:17 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's counterproposal to end the 10-week war in the Middle East, calling it "totally unacceptable," while Tehran vowed to "never bow," prolonging a standoff that has choked the Strait of Hormuz and roiled global energy markets.
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