Iran Responds to US Ceasefire Proposal; Netanyahu Says "War Is Not Over"
On Sunday, May 10, Iran announced it has responded to the U.S.-proposed ceasefire plan in the Middle East, emphasizing the need to end warfare on all fronts and ensure maritime navigation safety. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the current war "has not ended."
According to Iran's state television, Tehran conveyed its response to the U.S. through mediation by Pakistan. The report highlighted Iran's focus on "ending hostilities across all fronts, particularly the situation in Lebanon, and ensuring maritime navigation security," though no further details were disclosed.
Since the ceasefire took effect on April 8, the U.S. and Iran have continued exchanging proposals for a long-term truce, but no substantive breakthrough has been achieved so far. Meanwhile, multiple drone attacks were reported again in the Gulf region on Sunday.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said on Sunday that while "significant progress has been made in this war, it is not yet over." Speaking during an interview with America’s CBS, Netanyahu stated there are still "enriched uranium facilities that must be removed" within Iran, and "uranium enrichment sites that need to be dismantled."
Tensions Escalate in the Strait of Hormuz
In the Gulf region, tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate.
The Qatari Ministry of Defense reported that a cargo ship sailing from Abu Dhabi was attacked by drones within Qatari territorial waters on Sunday morning, but continued its voyage afterward.
Iran’s Fars News Agency claimed the vessel "flies the American flag and belongs to the United States," though it did not explicitly confirm that Iran carried out the attack.
The UAE directly accused Iran of launching the drone attack on the same day. Kuwait also reported drone intrusions, but did not specify the source.
Since Israel and the U.S. launched military operations against Iran on February 28, several Gulf states allied with Washington have suffered repeated Iranian attacks.
Two days prior to these incidents, U.S. forces had struck two Iranian oil tankers in the Oman Sea—the vital waterway leading to the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s National Security Committee spokesperson, Ebrahim Rezaei, warned: "Our patience has come to an end." He stated that any attack on Iranian vessels would trigger a "strong and decisive response" from Iran against U.S. ships and military bases.
Since the outbreak of conflict, Iran has strictly controlled passage through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only limited access for ships traversing this critical global route responsible for about one-fifth of worldwide oil shipments. In response, the U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports since April 13.
Facing energy supply tensions, Indian Prime Minister Modi urged citizens on Sunday to reduce gasoline consumption.
Source: rfi
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