President Trump has dismissed Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, labeling it “totally unacceptable.” Iran’s demands include ending hostilities, lifting sanctions on oil sales, removing blockades on ports, and unfreezing assets. Despite the rejection, a ceasefire remains in place, although Kuwait and the UAE reported intercepting hostile drones. The U.S. proposal’s specifics are unclear, but Trump insists on halting Iran’s nuclear enrichment and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trust is lacking in negotiations, with both sides wary of returning to war. Meanwhile, Congress is focusing on securing funding for immigration enforcement, with Republicans pushing to finalize funding for ICE and CBP, potentially reducing Democratic leverage for reforms. Additionally, seventeen American cruise passengers have returned home after being stranded at sea.
QUESTION: How might the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran impact global trade and international relations?
Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire proposal response. And, Congress to tackle ICE funding
