Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the war with Iran is “not over,” stressing that key objectives remain unmet, including the dismantling of uranium enrichment sites and addressing Tehran’s support for regional proxy groups.

“There is work to be done,” Netanyahu said, indicating that Israel will continue its efforts until those targets are achieved.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has outright rejected Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending the conflict, though he has not specified the exact reasons behind the decision.

Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal as drones hit Gulf nations

According to the proposal, Iran has sought an end to the naval blockade, the lifting of sanctions imposed by the United States and international organisations, and the right to retain control over its nuclear programme and foreign policy. These demands directly relate to issues Washington had cited as justification for launching the war.

Observers suggest that each of Iran’s key demands conflicts with longstanding US positions. In particular, Washington has opposed Tehran’s ambitions to become the 12th or 13th nuclear power in the world and has repeatedly warned against Iran’s capacity to conduct offensive operations against neighbouring countries, especially Israel.

The US has also been seeking to cut Iran’s support for groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah, while aiming to significantly reduce its regional influence.

It remains unclear whether Trump’s rejection of the proposal will push negotiations in a new direction or further complicate efforts to bring the war to an end.

Source: Al Jazeera