Iranian state-linked media have announced that Iran has received a US response to its latest peace proposal. According to Tasnim news agency, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed the response, delivered via Pakistan, is currently under review.
US Yet to Confirm, Trump Expresses Skepticism
The United States has not yet officially confirmed its reply to Tehran. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he would “soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can’t imagine that it would be acceptable.”
Details of Iran’s 14-Point Plan
Iranian state media outlined Tehran’s 14-point plan, which reportedly calls for Washington to withdraw its forces from near Iran’s borders, end its naval blockade of Iranian ports, and cease all hostilities, including Israel’s offensive in Lebanon. The proposal also urged an agreement between the two nations within 30 days and emphasized focusing on “ending the war” rather than merely extending a current ceasefire.
Trump’s Stance on Conflict and Nuclear Weapons
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump remarked that Iran has “not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years.” Speaking to reporters, he acknowledged the “concept of the deal” but had yet to review it in detail. When asked about potential renewed military strikes against Iran, Trump stated it was “a possibility” if they “misbehave.” He also affirmed, “we’re not leaving” the conflict, aiming to resolve it definitively. Trump reiterated his firm stance that “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon,” a claim Iran consistently denies, asserting its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
Previous Proposals and Congressional Scrutiny
Tehran’s latest proposal is reportedly a response to a nine-point US plan that envisioned a two-month ceasefire. President Trump recently addressed a letter to Congress, asserting the conflict had been “terminated” since a ceasefire took effect on April 8, despite Iran still posing a “significant” threat. He described the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports as a “very friendly blockade” that did not signify a continuation of the conflict. Trump also argued that the truce had paused the clock on the legal requirement for presidential approval from Congress within 60 days of military action, a deadline that fell on Friday since the US strikes on Iran began on March 2.
Lawmakers Express Frustration
US lawmakers, including many from Trump’s Republican party, are increasingly frustrated with what they perceive as a costly and complex war with unclear objectives. Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley called for redeploying forces and insisted on Congressional approval for continued military action. Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski, another Republican Senator, expressed doubt about the operation’s success and potential talks, stating, “the answer is not a blank check for another endless war.”
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