Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal Amid Rising Tensions

President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's conditional proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump confirmed this decision during a press interaction, stating, 'They made a proposal but I rejected it.' Additionally, Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted and destroyed two drones and two ballistic missiles launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels aimed at Saudi Arabia. The ongoing conflict has led to significant restrictions on energy shipments in the Middle East, contributing to rising oil prices, which directly impacts ordinary investors' costs for energy products.