Trump ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Latest Peace Proposal, Threatens Military Action
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he is “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal to end the two-month war, adding that Tehran is “asking for things that I can’t agree with,” while again threatening that military action remains on the table if diplomacy fails .
“They want to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied with it,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “They’ve made strides, but I’m not sure if they ever get there” .
The president’s rejection came just one day after Iran delivered its latest proposal to Pakistani mediators, who have been facilitating back-channel communications between Washington and Tehran throughout the crisis .
📝 What Trump Objects To
Asked to explain why he was unsatisfied with the Iranian offer, Trump said simply, “They’re asking for things that I can’t agree with,” without providing specific details .
However, the core disagreement between the two sides has been clear for weeks. According to prior reporting, Iran’s proposal seeks to postpone discussions on its nuclear program to a later stage, focusing first on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the U.S. naval blockade .
Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out the U.S. position on Monday, telling Fox News that Washington cannot accept a deal that leaves the nuclear issue unresolved.
“That fundamental issue still has to be confronted,” Rubio said. “That still remains the core issue here” .
Rubio also rejected any arrangement that would give Iran effective control over the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil passes.
“What they mean by opening the straits is, yes, the straits are open, as long as you coordinate with Iran, get our permission, or we’ll blow you up and you pay us,” Rubio said. “That’s not opening the straits. Those are international waterways” .
🏛️ Trump: Iranian Leadership ‘Disjointed’
Trump used the announcement to characterize Iran’s leadership as fractured and unable to present a coherent negotiating position.
“In Iran, the leadership is very disjointed. It’s got two to three groups, maybe four,” Trump said. “With that being said, they all want to make a deal, but they are all messed up” .
“They are not able to get along with each other, which puts us in a bad position,” he added. “One group wants to make a certain deal. The other group wants to make a certain deal, including the hard-liners” .
Trump claimed that Iran’s military capacity has been severely degraded, saying the country has “no navy, no air force, no anti-aircraft” and “nothing” left .
💣 ‘Blast the Hell Out of Them’: Military Option Remains
While Trump said he would “prefer not” to launch a new offensive, he reiterated that military action remains under consideration if negotiations fail.
“Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever — or do we want to try and make a deal? I mean, those are the options,” Trump said .
The president’s remarks came just one day after he received an updated briefing on military options from U.S. Central Command, according to White House officials .
📜 War Powers Deadline Looms
Trump’s comments came as the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution expired Friday. The law requires the president to seek congressional authorization to continue armed conflict beyond 60 days after notifying Congress of military action .
Trump dismissed the law as “totally unconstitutional,” claiming that other presidents have also considered it invalid.
“It’s never been used before. Why should we be different?” Trump said, signaling he would not seek congressional authorization to continue the war .
The administration has argued that the current ceasefire “pauses” the conflict and resets the 60-day clock. Under the War Powers Act, Trump had the option to extend the deadline by an additional 30 days .
🔮 What Comes Next
The delivery of Iran’s proposal and Trump’s rejection set up a critical few days for the fragile ceasefire, which has been in effect since April 8.
Iran has maintained its control over the Strait of Hormuz throughout the conflict, while the U.S. has enforced a counter-blockade on Iranian ports. The standoff has caused global oil prices to surge and disrupted international shipping routes .
The first and only round of direct high-level negotiations between the U.S. and Iran took place in Islamabad on April 11-12 and failed to reach an agreement .
With Trump rejecting the latest Iranian offer and military options still on the table, the coming weeks will determine whether diplomacy can be revived or the conflict escalates further.
📋 Key Takeaways at a Glance
| Aspect | Summary |
|---|---|
| Trump’s Statement | “I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering” |
| Reason | “They’re asking for things that I can’t agree with” |
| On Iranian Leadership | “Very disjointed,” “messed up,” multiple factions |
| Military Threat | “Do we want to just blast the hell out of them — or try to make a deal?” |
| War Powers Deadline | Trump dismisses 60-day law as “totally unconstitutional” |
| Sticking Point | Iran seeks to postpone nuclear talks; U.S. demands immediate resolution |
| Proposal Status | Delivered April 30 via Pakistan; rejected May 1 |
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