Trump sharply attacks Tehran’s latest reply to a proposed framework for de-escalation Last updated: May 11, 2026 | 04:15 US President Donald Trump and Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian. Gulf News Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran appeared to stall again even as a fragile ceasefire holds across a region still rattled by weeks of strikes, naval incidents and mounting economic pressure. Trump sharply criticised Tehran’s latest reply to a proposed framework for de-escalation, calling it “totally unacceptable” and accusing Iranian negotiators of “playing games.” Get updated faster and for  FREE : Download the  Gulf News  app now - simply  click here . His remarks underscored how far apart the two sides remain on the terms of any longer-term settlement, despite backchannel talks meant to prevent the conflict from spiraling into a broader war. The impasse comes as both governments attempt to define what a post-ceasefire landscape should look like.…