Daily brief
President Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to a US peace proposal as 'totally unacceptable,' accusing Tehran of 'playing games' and causing oil prices to rise. Iran defended its proposal as 'generous and responsible' and demanded an end to the war and blockade. Trump warned the ceasefire is on 'life support' as both sides remain deadlocked over negotiation terms.
Trump heads to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping as the Iran war casts a shadow over talks, with the US expected to press China on its approach to the conflict.
Ailing Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi was granted bail and transferred to a hospital.
EU foreign ministers discussed the war in Iran, while Iran's foreign minister set for key BRICS talks in India amid the fragile truce.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Americans don't think Trump has explained US war goals in Iran.