Iran leaves US waiting for response to peace plan

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Iran leaves US waiting for response to peace plan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement on Saturday that the "increased tensions in the Persian Gulf caused by American forces and their numerous violations of the ceasefire have strengthened suspicions about the US's motives and seriousness," the pro-regime news agency Isna reported.

On Friday, a US fighter jet attacked two Iranian-flagged tankers that the US accused of trying to bypass a US blockade of Iranian ports. Iran is said to have responded to the US attacks.

President Donald Trump said on Friday local time that he expected a response from Iran on the latest US proposal to end the war "tonight."

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