US President Donald Trump has questioned a new peace proposal from Iran, saying he is unlikely to accept it in its current form.
However, discussions between the two sides are still ongoing, and a ceasefire has remained in place for the past three weeks.
Ongoing negotiations and proposal
Trump said he had received a new proposal from Tehran and would review it soon. However, he expressed scepticism about its terms.
He stated that Iran had not paid a sufficient price for its actions over the past decades. As a result, he suggested the proposal may not meet US expectations.
According to reports, Iran submitted a 14-point plan through Pakistan. This came in response to a nine-point proposal from Washington.
Earlier in the day, Trump told reporters he was waiting to review the exact wording of the document before making a decision.
Warning of possible military action
At the same time, Trump indicated that military action remains an option. He said the US could respond if Iran takes steps that Washington considers unacceptable.
Despite this, the current ceasefire continues to hold. Both sides have kept communication channels open since Trump rejected a previous Iranian proposal.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said the United States now faces a choice between diplomacy and continued confrontation.
Broader diplomatic and military context
The latest developments come as the US continues to support its regional allies. On Friday, the State Department approved more than $8.6 billion in arms sales to countries including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio authorised the deals using an emergency provision. This allowed the process to move forward without the usual congressional review.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi discussed the proposal with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The two sides spoke about recent regional developments and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
