Trump rejects Iran peace proposal, says ceasefire ends need for congressional approval
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- Category: Politics
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 18:27 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News, Al Jazeera
BBC World News notes that Trump told Congress a cease‑fire with Iran means he no longer needs legislative approval to continue the war, while Al Jazeera articles report that he rejected the latest Iranian peace proposal, calling the terms unacceptable and even contemplating a more aggressive military response. Another Al Jazeera piece adds that the Iranian offer, sent via Pakistan, contains clauses Trump cannot agree to. A further Al Jazeera report says the United States warned shipping companies against paying so‑called Strait of Hormuz “tolls” or donations, citing Tehran’s new peace proposal. The sources converge on Trump’s dissatisfaction with the proposal, differing only in the emphasis on congressional approval versus potential escalation.