2026-05-11
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Donald Trump called Iran's response to America's proposal to end the war totally unacceptable.
Few details of Iran's reply have been released,
but it reportedly focused on ending hostilities within the region and ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran apparently did not offer negotiations on its nuclear program at this stage.
Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking a three-day ceasefire.
The American brokered truce began on Saturday.
Ukraine said that Russian strikes had killed one person.
Russia accused Ukraine of wounding several people in the Kherson region of Ukraine, which it occupies.
Earlier, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said he believed that the war is coming to an end.