President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to a US war proposal “totally unacceptable” after Tehran sent its reply through mediator Pakistan, according to IRNA. Qatar’s al-Thani also warned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz as “a pressure tool”.
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A bulk carrier near Qatar was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a small fire but no casualties, UKMTO said.
Kuwait’s military said it detected several hostile drones entering the country’s airspace early on Sunday and responded in line with established procedures.
Qatar condemned a drone attack on a cargo vessel in its territorial waters, calling it a violation of international law and maritime security.
Qatar’s prime minister warned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz as “a pressure tool” during a call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Iran said its response to a U.S. proposal focuses on ending the war and ensuring the safety of shipping in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
A senior U.S. official said Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to discuss Beijing’s support for Iran and Russia during talks in China this week, ahead of Trump’s expected visit on Wednesday (13 May).
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he had read Iran’s response to the latest U.S. proposal and described it as “totally unacceptable”.
“I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a hospital in Tehran and granted a suspension of her prison sentence on heavy bail, according to a foundation run by her family.
Mohammadi, 54, who won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize while imprisoned for campaigning for women’s rights and against the death penalty, suffered a heart attack two weeks ago. Her family had called for her transfer from Zanjan prison to receive specialist medical treatment.
The Narges Mohammadi Foundation said she is now being treated at Tehran Pars Hospital by her own medical team, but added that “a suspension is not enough” and called for her permanent release.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of “playing games” in his first public remarks since Tehran responded to a U.S. ceasefire proposal.
“Iran has been playing games with the United States, and the rest of the World, for 47 years,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding: “They will be laughing no longer!”
A senior US official said President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to discuss Beijing’s support for Iran and Russia during their upcoming talks in China.
Donald Trump is expected to visit China on Wednesday (13 May), according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
French President Emmanuel Macron said France had “never envisaged” sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, insisting any future security mission would be “coordinated with Iran”.
Speaking in Nairobi on Sunday, Macron maintained his position after Iran warned of a “decisive and immediate response” to any French or British military deployment in the strategic waterway.
U.S. Central Command said forces enforcing the naval blockade against Iran have redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled four others since April.
More than 20 warships are currently involved in operations linked to the blockade, according to a CENTCOM statement posted on social media.
Pakistan has received Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war and has forwarded it to Washington, a Pakistani government official involved in the talks said on Sunday (10 May).
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, said on X that the presence of French and British warships in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially supporting what he described as “illegal and internationally unlawful actions” by the United States, would be met with an “immediate decisive response”.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister said any deployment of destroyers around the Strait of Hormuz under the pretext of “protecting shipping” would amount to “an escalation of the crisis”.
The UAE has condemned what it described as “terrorist” drone attacks targeting Kuwait after Kuwaiti authorities detected a “number of hostile drones” in the country’s airspace at dawn on Sunday (10 May).
“These terrorist attacks constitute a violation of the sovereignty of Kuwait and a threat to its security and stability,” the UAE foreign ministry said in a statement.
Iran’s proposed response to a U.S. initiative focuses on ending the war across all fronts, particularly in Lebanon, according to Iranian state media.
Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of Hamas-run police, according to health officials and Gaza’s interior ministry.
The deaths included the head of the criminal police force in Khan Younis, Wessam Abdel-Hadi, and his aide, in violence that highlighted the fragility of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Iran’s near-total internet blackout has entered its 72nd day, surpassing 1,700 hours of disrupted connectivity, according to a post published on Sunday by internet monitoring watchdog NetBlocks on X.
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier bound for Brazil has passed through the Strait of Hormuz using a route designated by Iran’s armed forces, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
Tasnim said the vessel, Mdl Toofan, had previously attempted to transit the strait on 4 May but was turned back by Iranian forces. It added that the ship was the second vessel since Saturday to use the Iranian-designated route through the strategic waterway.
Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal focuses on ending the war and ensuring the safety of maritime traffic in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s ISNA news agency reported on Sunday.
Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war has been delivered through Pakistan, according to Iran’s state news agency IRNA.
Iran denied reports of an oil leak near Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export hub, after satellite imagery appeared to show a large slick in nearby Gulf waters earlier this week.
Iran’s Oil Terminals Company said inspections found no evidence of leaks from storage facilities, pipelines, loading infrastructure or tankers operating near the island. The company added that regional marine pollution body MEMAC had also reported no signs of leakage in the area.
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani warned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz as “a pressure tool,” saying such a move would only deepen the regional crisis, according to Qatar’s foreign ministry on Sunday.
During a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, al-Thani also urged all sides to engage with mediation efforts aimed at ending the conflict. The ministry did not specify when the conversation took place.
Qatar strongly condemned a drone attack targeting a cargo vessel in its territorial waters, the country’s foreign ministry said in a post on X on Sunday (10 May).
The ministry described the incident as a violation of international law and maritime security, reaffirming Qatar’s commitment to ensuring the safety of navigation and regional stability. No immediate details were provided on the extent of damage or possible casualties.
The UAE Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted two unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran on 10 May 2026.
In a statement, the ministry said that since what it described as the start of Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,265 UAVs.
The ministry said no deaths or injuries were reported in the past several hours. Overall, it said two people have been killed since the attacks began, along with one Moroccan civilian contracted with the armed forces, while civilian deaths total 10 involving nationals from several countries.
It added that 230 people have been injured, from a wide range of nationalities. The ministry said the armed forces remain fully prepared to respond to any threats and would act firmly to protect the country’s security, sovereignty and stability.
The head of Iran’s armed forces unified command has met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and received what were described as “new guiding measures” to pursue military operations and firmly confront adversaries, according to the semi‑official Fars news agency.
Fars reported that Ali Abdollahi, who commands the Khatam al‑Anbiya Central Headquarters, briefed Khamenei on the readiness of Iran’s armed forces during the meeting, though it did not say when it took place.
Abdollahi was quoted as saying the armed forces were prepared to confront any action by what he described as U.S. and Israeli enemies, warning that any mistake would be met with a swift, severe and decisive response.
Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said a commercial cargo vessel travelling in the country’s territorial waters, northeast of Mesaieed port and arriving from Abu Dhabi, was targeted by a drone early on Sunday.
A limited fire broke out on board the ship but was quickly brought under control, with no injuries reported.
The vessel later continued its journey towards Mesaieed port, the ministry said.
A large explosion has been heard in the southeastern Iranian city of Chabahar, according to the semi‑official Mehr news agency. No further details were immediately available.
Kuwait’s armed forces detected several hostile drones entering the country’s airspace early on Sunday and responded in line with established procedures, according to defence ministry spokesperson Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al‑Atwan.
Qatar’s Prime Minister has met senior U.S. officials in Miami to discuss regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions, according to the Qatari foreign ministry.
The ministry said Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, with discussions focusing on the situation in the region and Pakistani‑led mediation aimed at de‑escalation.
The chief executive of Saudi Arabia’s state oil company said the global market has effectively lost around one billion barrels of oil over the past two months and warned that even if energy flows resume, it will take time for the system to return to normal.
In a statement to Reuters on Sunday, Amin Nasser said the company’s priority was to keep energy supplies moving, even as the system remains under strain.
Iran’s army spokesperson has warned that any renewed attack on the country would be met with unexpected capabilities, saying adversaries would be “surprised” by new weapons, new methods of warfare and new arenas of conflict, according to the semi‑official Tasnim news agency.
A bulk carrier has reported being struck by an unknown projectile while sailing about 23 nautical miles north east of Doha, Qatar, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency. UKMTO said the impact caused a small fire, which was quickly extinguished, with the vessel’s master reporting no casualties and no environmental damage.
Authorities are investigating the source of the projectile, and ships operating in the area have been advised to proceed with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
Vessels from countries that comply with U.S. sanctions on Iran will face difficulties transiting the Strait of Hormuz from now on, Iranian army spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia said on Sunday, according to the semi‑official Tasnim news agency.
He added that Iranian lawmakers are drafting legislation to formalise Tehran’s management of the strait, including provisions that could bar passage to vessels from what Iran describes as hostile states.
At least seven people, including a child, were killed and 15 others wounded in an Israeli strike on the town of Saksakiyeh in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
The Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah fighters in the town, accusing them of planning attacks on Israeli soldiers. In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said it was reviewing reports that civilians had been harmed in the strike.
The attack came as Israel and Hezbollah continued to exchange fire in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire announced on 16 April. Talks between Lebanese and Israeli representatives in Washington are set to resume this week.
Britain said on Saturday it was repositioning the warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of preparations for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when conditions allow. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said the move was part of joint planning with France to ensure the UK is ready to help secure the strategic waterway and restore confidence in the trade route.
Israel operated a covert military outpost in the Iraqi desert to support its air operations against Iran and carried out strikes to prevent Iraqi troops from discovering it, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter, including U.S. officials.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday he hoped the conflict involving Iran would end as soon as possible, warning that if it did not, the consequences would be damaging for all sides.
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U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal “totally unacceptable” amid talks over ending the war and securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A cargo vessel near Qatar was hit by a projectile as Kuwait reported hostile drones in its airspace.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital maritime chokepoint and serves as the primary artery linking the Persian Gulf to international energy markets. With approximately 20% of global oil and gas shipments transiting this waterway, it is the backbone of energy security for Asia, Europe, and beyond.
President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal sent oil prices surging higher on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paralysed.
Efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appeared to stall as the two sides exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz. A reported CIA assessment suggested Tehran could withstand a U.S. naval blockade for months despite mounting sanctions and renewed Gulf attacks.
Australia confirmed it will repatriate citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with quarantine on arrival. Spain, France are evacuating nationals as three deaths are confirmed. In the U.S., two passengers have been isolated after testing positive for the virus.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal “totally unacceptable” amid talks over ending the war and securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A cargo vessel near Qatar was hit by a projectile as Kuwait reported hostile drones in its airspace.
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President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to a US war proposal “totally unacceptable” after Tehran sent its reply through mediator Pakistan, according to IRNA. Qatar’s al-Thani also warned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz as “a pressure tool”.
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President Donald Trump's swift rejection of Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal sent oil prices surging higher on Monday amid concerns the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz paralysed.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal “totally unacceptable” amid talks over ending the war and securing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A cargo vessel near Qatar was hit by a projectile as Kuwait reported hostile drones in its airspace.
Efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war appeared to stall as the two sides exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz. A reported CIA assessment suggested Tehran could withstand a U.S. naval blockade for months despite mounting sanctions and renewed Gulf attacks.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz, though both sides signalled they did not want escalation. The clashes come as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed deal to end the war while leaving key disputes, such as Iran’s nuclear programme, unresolved for now.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain far from a genuine ceasefire, as military posturing, sanctions and uncertainty over diplomacy continue to fuel fears of a broader regional confrontation.
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