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US President Donald Trump said the latest Iranian proposal is “not acceptable”, according to remarks cited by Israeli Broadcasting Authority, as indirect exchanges between Tehran and Washington continue.
Speaking to Israeli media, Trump said. “It’s not acceptable to me… I’ve studied it… it’s not acceptable,” signaling Washington’s rejection of the plan under review. His comments come amid broader US skepticism toward the proposal, with officials indicating that the terms fall short of Washington’s expectations, particularly as they do not address wider strategic issues beyond ending the war.
Proposal review
The comments come as Iran evaluates the US response to a proposal it submitted outlining a framework to end the war. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the plan, composed of 14 points, is strictly conditioned on ending the war and does not include any nuclear negotiations at this stage.
Baghaei confirmed that the US response had been conveyed via Pakistan, which has emerged as a key mediator in the absence of direct talks between the two sides. He said Tehran is currently studying Washington’s position and will issue a reply once a final conclusion is reached, reiterating that no nuclear-related issues are included in the proposal.
Plan details
According to Fars News Agency, the 14-point plan was delivered to the Pakistani side and outlines key conditions for de-escalation. These include guarantees against military aggression, the withdrawal of US forces from areas surrounding Iran, the lifting of the maritime blockade, the release of frozen Iranian assets, compensation payments, and the removal of sanctions.
The proposal also calls for ending the war across all fronts, including Lebanon, reflecting an effort to converge multiple theatres into a single settlement framework, and introduces a new mechanism for managing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint affected by ongoing tensions.
Stalled diplomacy
The diplomatic process remains indirect and fragmented, with mediation channels such as Pakistan facilitating exchanges while other regional actors maintain parallel lines of communication. Analysts note that a key point of contention lies in sequencing, as Iran pushes for a comprehensive settlement with immediate guarantees, while the United States appears to favor a more phased approach.
