US President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the two-month-long conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. According to a US official, Trump’s disapproval has dimmed hopes for resolving the crisis, which has already disrupted global energy supplies, fueled inflation, and caused thousands of deaths. Iran’s proposal calls for a complete halt to the war and resolution of maritime disputes in the Persian Gulf before any discussion on its nuclear program.

A US official said Trump wants the nuclear issue included at the start of talks. White House spokesperson Olivia Wells stated that the United States remains firm on its “red line” regarding ending the war launched with Israel in February. Planned peace talks mediated by Pakistan stalled after the cancellation of visits by US envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sought support from allies in Islamabad, Oman, and Moscow, securing backing from Russian President Vladimir Putin. With no sign of compromise, global oil prices rose another 3 percent on Tuesday as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply.