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Iran has responded to a US peace proposal by demanding an immediate end to the war, the lifting of US sanctions and guarantees against future attacks. Tehran also called for the removal of the US naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz and rejected demands to dismantle its nuclear facilities or fully stop uranium enrichment. Instead, Iran proposed a temporary pause in enrichment activities and a partial reduction of its highly enriched uranium stockpile. Iran also insisted that any future agreement must recognise its right to enrich uranium. US President Donald Trump called the response “totally unacceptable”.
Meanwhile, Lebanese authorities say at least 39 people were killed in new Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire announced three weeks ago between Israel and Hezbollah.
In Denmark, King Frederik X asked Liberal Party leader Troels Lund Poulsen to form a new government after Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen failed to secure a coalition following March elections. Rightwing parties gained support during a campaign strongly focused on immigration.
In Brazil, the Supreme Court suspended a law that could have reduced prison sentences for people convicted of plotting coups, including former president Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence linked to an alleged attempt to overturn the 2022 election result.
In Indonesia, Mount Dukono continues to erupt after volcanic activity intensified on Friday. Authorities have maintained a high alert level and restricted access near the crater. Rescue operations on Halmahera island were disrupted after hikers went missing near the volcano. Authorities confirmed two deaths and 17 rescues.
