Trump Rebuffs Iranian Peace Proposal; Announces U.S. Troop Cut in Germany

President Donald Trump has formally rejected a new peace proposal from Iran that included an offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking via Truth Social and to reporters, the President stated that the proposal was unacceptable and lacked sufficient compensation for Iran's historical actions against the international community. While Iran sought to ease global oil shipping disruptions through the proposal, Trump emphasized that a 'big enough price' must be paid before tensions can be de-escalated. Simultaneously, the U.S. has announced plans to withdraw over 5,000 troops from Germany. This decision follows a public dispute between President Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding U.S. commitments to the ongoing regional conflict. The move signals a potential restructuring of European alliances and has raised concerns among regional mediators about the long-term stability of security guarantees in the Middle East. On the Iranian side, military officials have expressed severe skepticism regarding U.S. diplomatic reliability. Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a senior military figure, told the Fars News Agency that a return to open warfare is 'likely' because the United States has failed to uphold its promises. President Trump countered these warnings by stating that new military strikes remain a possibility if Iran 'misbehaves,' though specific red lines for such actions have not been detailed.