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Live: US rejects Iran's peace proposal as tensions rise

CGTN

 , Updated 23:02, 15-May-2026
Live: US rejects Iran's peace proposal as tensions rise

The United States has rejected Iran's 14-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war, according to Iran's Tehran Times, while tensions continue to mount over Tehran's nuclear program and regional security. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is "very complicated," blaming the United States for an "illegal blockade" and saying passage through the waterway requires coordination with the Iranian Navy. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also warned Israel may soon resume military operations against Iran, while Araghchi reiterated that Tehran did not seek nuclear weapons. CGTN brings you the latest. 

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Live: US rejects Iran's peace proposal as tensions rise

CGTN

 , Updated 23:02, 15-May-2026

The United States has rejected Iran's 14-point peace proposal aimed at ending the war, according to Iran's Tehran Times, while tensions continue to mount over Tehran's nuclear program and regional security. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is "very complicated," blaming the United States for an "illegal blockade" and saying passage through the waterway requires coordination with the Iranian Navy. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz also warned Israel may soon resume military operations against Iran, while Araghchi reiterated that Tehran did not seek nuclear weapons. CGTN brings you the latest.