Iran tables peace proposal, but Trump says he is not satisfied

Iran presented a 14-point phased de-escalation framework to Washington in an attempt to break the deadlock over peace talks, but US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the offer. Iran also demanded security guarantees against future military action by the US and its allies, while seeking compensation for easing US military pressure and Iranian oil exports. China pushed back on US sanctions, issuing an order blocking sanctions on five Chinese refiners.