Following Iran's official response, which conditioned de-escalation on the prior lifting of the blockade and sanctions, President Trump fired back on Truth Social, stating: "I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" This blunt rejection dashes hopes for an immediate breakthrough and heightens tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp spike in global oil prices.