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The Rest of the World Report | May 11, 2026 — Morning Edition
Iran rejected the US peace framework. Trump rejected Iran’s counter-proposal. Both sides are still talking through Pakistan. Trump flies to Beijing in three days, and China holds leverage over everyone in this negotiation.
① Iran’s counter-proposal was rejected overnight. The US sent back a response. A third exchange of proposals is underway as the Beijing summit clock runs down. ② Netanyahu told 60 Minutes he wants to draw US military aid to zero and said regime change in Iran remains the goal. ③ Israel killed 75 people in Lebanon in 48 hours under the “ceasefire” the US brokered. The…
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