Trump Rejects Iranian Proposal to End War Amid Rising Tensions

U.S. Official: Trump Rejects Iranian Proposal for Not Addressing Nuclear Issue

A U.S. official told Reuters that President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with the new Iranian proposal to end the war because it does not directly address the Iranian nuclear program.

The official added that Trump “does not favor this proposal” in its current form.

Details of the Iranian Proposal: Postponing Nuclear File in Exchange for Arrangements Related to the Strait of Hormuz

According to reports, Iran proposed to postpone discussions on its nuclear file to a later stage in exchange for ending its control over the Strait of Hormuz, linking this to the lifting of U.S. sanctions and ending the war.

The proposal stipulates postponing negotiations regarding the nuclear program to an unspecified later date, as part of a broader settlement.

Washington: Proposal Under Review with No Final Approval Yet

U.S. officials stated that the Iranian proposal requires further assessment and examination before a final position can be taken on it.

In this context, White House spokesperson Caroline Levitt confirmed that the National Security team held a meeting on Monday to discuss the proposal, but she did not disclose additional details about what transpired in the meeting or how to handle the offer, noting that Trump will address the issue later.

Rubio: Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons is the Core Issue

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in an interview with Fox News that the core issue in any agreement with Iran is preventing it from acquiring nuclear weapons.

He emphasized that any agreement must ensure that Iran cannot advance towards acquiring nuclear weapons at any time.

Rubio added that there is a belief within the U.S. administration that Iran may seek to develop nuclear weapons in the future if the current regime continues, considering this matter to be “the fundamental challenge that must be addressed.”

Washington's Position on Negotiations: Accusations Against Tehran of Trying to Buy Time

Rubio pointed out that the Iranians are “skilled negotiators seeking to buy time,” stressing the necessity of not allowing them to move past this stage without a clear and binding agreement.

He emphasized that any agreement must completely prevent what he described as “the rush towards acquiring nuclear weapons.”

Background of the Proposal and the Role of International Mediation

The Iranian proposal reportedly included mediation offered by Pakistan to the United States, but the chances of it receiving U.S. support seem limited, given the Trump administration's insistence on a comprehensive agreement that does not focus solely on partial issues.

The report also clarified that Trump seeks a broader agreement that includes the Iranian nuclear file alongside other regional issues, including the Strait of Hormuz, aiming for a permanent ceasefire.

Summary of the U.S. and Iranian Positions

The divergence between Washington and Tehran continues regarding the priorities of any potential agreement, as the United States insists on addressing the nuclear file directly, while Iran seeks to link it to broader understandings related to sanctions and regional balances, making the negotiations complex and unresolved at this stage.