Iran Calls for War End, Trump Rejects Ceasefire
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- Iran called for an end to the regional war and release of frozen Iranian assets abroad in response to a U.S. ceasefire proposal (May 11).
- Esmaeil Baqaei stated Iran’s only demand is its “legitimate rights,” specifically ending the war, lifting the U.S. naval blockade, and freeing assets trapped in foreign banks.
- South Korea’s Blue House condemned a cargo‑ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz, announced a forensic analysis of the damage, and pledged retaliation once the attacker is identified (May 11).
- Donald Trump rejected Iran’s ceasefire proposal as “totally unacceptable” without giving details, even as a senior Republican urged a “military option” (May 10).
Why it matters: Iran hopes to lift the blockade and free trapped assets, while the U.S. stance keeps the naval blockade in place, prolonging oil‑supply disruptions that hurt global fuel markets and regional economies.
