Trump shuts down Iran's response to US peace proposal

Iran, which on Sunday sent its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal, wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war. However, US President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as “totally unacceptable”. He did not explain why. Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is fighting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group, and to ensure the security of shipping. Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.