Trump Says He’s Reviewing Iran’s Latest Peace Proposal, But ‘Can’t Imagine’ It Will Be Acceptable
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is reviewing a new peace proposal submitted by Iran through Pakistani mediators, but he immediately cast doubt on its prospects, declaring that he “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable” given what he described as Iran’s failure to pay a sufficient “price” for decades of hostility toward the United States.
Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump confirmed that Iran’s 14-point proposal had been delivered and said he would review the exact wording soon.
“I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can’t imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years.”
— President Donald J. Trump, via Truth Social
📜 Iran’s 14-Point Proposal: What It Contains
According to Iranian state media and officials familiar with the negotiations, Tehran has submitted a comprehensive 14-point proposal to end the two-month war. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the proposal was “aimed at the permanent end” of the conflict.
Key elements of the Iranian proposal include:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Conflict cessation | End fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon, within 30 days |
| Security guarantees | Binding guarantees that Israel and the US will not attack again |
| Strait of Hormuz | Reopen the strategic waterway to commercial shipping |
| US blockade | Lifting of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports |
| Nuclear program | Postpone nuclear negotiations to a final stage; Iran would accept curbs in return for sanctions relief |
| Enrichment rights | Iran demands US recognition of its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, even if it agrees to suspend it temporarily |
| Frozen assets | Release of Iranian assets frozen overseas |
| Sanctions removal | Gradual lifting of economic sanctions |
Crucially, the Iranian framework would address the nuclear issue only after the war ends, the strait is reopened, and the blockade is lifted — a sequencing that Washington has repeatedly rejected .
The proposal describes a “more conducive atmosphere” for nuclear negotiations once the immediate crisis is resolved, with Iran insisting that talks over the “more complicated nuclear issue” be moved to the final stage .
🃏 Trump’s Rejection: ‘They’re Asking for Things I Can’t Agree To’
Trump has been consistently dismissive of the Iranian overture. On Friday, even before receiving the formal text, he told reporters at the White House: “At this moment I’m not satisfied with what they’re offering.”
“They’re asking for things that I can’t agree to,” he said, without specifying which provisions he found objectionable .
The president blamed the stalled negotiations on Iran’s fractured leadership, telling reporters: “It’s a very disjointed leadership. They all want to make a deal, but they’re all messed up.”
Trump’s rejection came despite his acknowledgment the day before that Iran “wants to make a deal” and that the US is “doing very well” in the conflict. He described Iran as “decimated” and said the country is “having a hard time figuring out who their leader is” .
💣 ‘Blast the Hell Out of Them’: Military Option Remains on Table
Trump has made clear throughout the review process that military action remains a viable option if diplomacy fails.
“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?” he asked reporters on Friday, adding that he would “prefer not” to take the military option “on a human basis” .
When asked about Iran’s remaining missile capability — estimated by US officials at about 15 percent of its pre-war capacity — Trump said: “Well, I’d like to eliminate it. Yeah. I’d like to. It’d be a start for them to build up again.”
He did not rule out renewed strikes, warning: “If they misbehave, if they do something bad… it’s a possibility that could happen. Certainly” .
🏛️ Iran’s Response: ‘Ball Is in the US Court’
In Tehran, officials have been preparing for both outcomes while publicly pressing Washington to choose diplomacy.
Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, in a statement to diplomats, declared: “Now the ball is in the United States’ court to choose the path of diplomacy or the continuation of a confrontational approach.”
“Iran, with the aim of securing its national interests and security, is prepared for both paths” .
Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei said Iran had “never shied away from negotiations” but would not accept “imposition” of peace terms while seeking to avoid renewed conflict .
A senior Iranian official, speaking anonymously, defended the proposal’s sequencing, arguing that postponing nuclear negotiations was a significant shift aimed at facilitating an agreement. “Under this framework, negotiations over the more complicated nuclear issue have been moved to the final stage to create a more conducive atmosphere,” the official said .
⏳ Ceasefire Holding, But Stalemate Deepens
The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in effect since April 8, with no exchange of fire reported since April 7. However, no formal peace agreement has been reached, and the first round of direct talks in Islamabad earlier this month collapsed without a breakthrough.
The core dispute remains entrenched: Iran insists that the status of the Strait of Hormuz — through which 20% of the world’s oil normally passes — and the lifting of the US blockade be addressed before nuclear negotiations. Washington demands that Iran’s nuclear program be addressed upfront .
While the ceasefire has largely halted fighting within Iran, the standoff continues to paralyze global energy markets, with oil prices remaining elevated and shipping through the strait effectively halted.
📋 Key Takeaways for Reflecto News Readers
| Aspect | Summary |
|---|---|
| Trump’s statement | Reviewing Iran’s proposal but “can’t imagine” it would be acceptable |
| Proposal details | 14-point plan including Strait reopening, blockade lifting, nuclear talks postponed |
| Iran’s position | “Ball is in US court” — ready for either diplomacy or war |
| Trump’s red line | Iran “not paid big enough price” for 47 years of hostility |
| Military threat | “Blast the hell out of them” remains an option |
| Iran’s posture | Won’t accept “imposition” but open to genuine negotiations |
| Ceasefire status | Holding but fragile; no formal peace agreement |
| Sticking point | Iran wants nuclear talks last; US demands them first |
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