Trending Now - Trump Dismisses Iran Deal as Unacceptable Amid Midterm Talks

WHO:

CNN - President Donald Trump

Fox News - President Trump

WBFF - President Trump, Sharyl Attkisson

WHAT:

CNN - President Trump dismissed Iran’s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable.”

Fox News - President Trump rejected Iran's proposal, labeling it "totally unacceptable."

WBFF - President Trump discussed the war in Iran and the upcoming midterm elections in an interview.

WHERE:

Fox News - The interview with President Trump took place in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.

WHEN:

Fox News - The military Mother's Day event attended by President Trump occurred on May 6, 2026.

WBFF - The interview with President Trump was conducted this week.

WHY:

WBFF - President Trump stated that Iran must not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon, citing concerns over their potential use against Israel and the Middle East.

HOW:

WBFF - President Trump indicated that the U.S. could continue military operations in Iran to target specific objectives, stating that they have completed approximately 70% of their targets.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 11:55 UTC)

President Trump has dismissed Iran's latest peace proposal as "totally unacceptable," emphasizing that the U.S. must prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon due to concerns over its potential use against Israel and the broader Middle East. In an interview conducted this week in the East Room of the White House, Trump also discussed the ongoing war in Iran and the upcoming midterm elections. He indicated that the U.S. could continue military operations in Iran, noting that approximately 70% of their targets have already been completed.