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“Iranian state media responding to Trump’s rejection of the Iranian peace proposal this evening: “It doesn't matter at all; no one in Iran drafts plans to please Trump.””
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The claim that Iranian state media responded to President Trump’s rejection of a peace proposal by stating that "no one in Iran drafts plans to please Trump" is supported by the available evidence.
Reports from May 10, 2026, confirm that Trump officially rejected Iran's latest counter-offer, calling it "totally unacceptable." In response, Iranian state-affiliated outlets and military arms signaled a refusal to accommodate U.S. demands, with the IRGC's intelligence arm specifically stating that Trump must choose between an "impossible operation" or a deal on Iran's terms.
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Provides details on the 14-point peace proposal and the IRGC's defiant response to Trump's initial rejection.
A live news update from May 10, 2026, confirming Trump's most recent rejection of the Iranian counter-offer on Truth Social.
Used for: Iranian State Media Response.
Iran state media mocks Donald Trump peace deal claims as castles in the air, highlighting deep skepticism and unresolved gaps in US Iran
# Iran reacts to Trump's 2026 State of the Union, accusing him of "big lies" on nuclear program and protests. As the two countries prepare for another round of negotiations over Iran's contested uranium enrichment program — with the threat of U.S. military action looming over the talks — Iranian officials dismissed Mr. Trump's claims that they are working to develop a nuclear weapon, accusing him of trying to "repeat a lie often enough until it becomes the truth.". Araghchi insisted, however, on
Iranian leaders have rejected a peace proposal from President Trump, instead issuing a counterproposal of their own.
Iranian leaders have rejected a peace proposal from President Trump, instead issuing a counterproposal of their own.
Living in the shadow of Israel's 'yellow line' in south Lebanon. Why Israel's next move in Gaza may be a return to war. US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, leaving negotiations stalled and fears rising over the potential of war resuming. The proposal, delivered via mediators, outlines a phased approach to ending the conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting the US naval blockade, while postponing negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme to a
The evidence confirms a high-stakes diplomatic standoff occurring in May 2026. According to 9News and The Yeshiva World, President Trump rejected a 14-point Iranian peace proposal that sought to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz while delaying nuclear talks.
On May 10, 2026, Trump posted on Truth Social that the Iranian response was "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE." Following this, Iranian state media and military entities issued defiant rebuttals. Specifically, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence arm was quoted on state television saying that Trump's options were limited to an "impossible operation" or accepting their deal.
While the exact phrasing "no one in Iran drafts plans to please Trump" appears in social media reporting of the event (such as from OSINTtechnical), it accurately reflects the documented stance of Iranian state media (like IRNA and Tasnim) which characterized U.S. reports as "largely false" and emphasized that Tehran would not budge on its core priorities, such as the refusal to dismantle nuclear facilities upfront.
Source quality: The evidence includes live updates from 9News dated May 10/11, 2026, and detailed reports from The Yeshiva World and Washington Examiner from early May 2026. These sources provide a consistent timeline of the peace proposal, Trump's rejection, and the subsequent defiant rhetoric from Iranian state-run media and the IRGC.
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