Trump has expressed skepticism about Iran's new peace proposal, according to the WSJ
U.S. President Donald Trump and his national security team have reacted cautiously to Iran’s new peace initiative, which calls for the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the postponement of discussions on Tehran’s nuclear program.
This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources.
According to sources, Trump held internal consultations with his advisors regarding the Iranian proposal. During the discussion, he did not reject it outright, but expressed doubts about Iran’s willingness to meet key U.S. demands.
Specifically, these include halting uranium enrichment and providing official guarantees against the development of nuclear weapons—demands that Washington considers non-negotiable.
According to sources, the U.S. side plans to continue the negotiation process and prepare a response with its own conditions and counterproposals in the near future.
At the same time, according to media reports, there is a growing conviction in the White House that the Trump administration seeks to avoid escalation and a resumption of hostilities, despite tough rhetoric regarding the possible use of force should diplomacy fail.
The U.S. and Iran remain closer to a potential agreement than it may seem, even despite the breakdown of the second round of talks last weekend. The parties are considering the possibility of concluding an agreement in stages.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced the possibility of imposing sanctions against third-country companies that cooperate with Iranian airlines subject to Washington’s restrictions.
The U.S. stated that Iran’s new peace initiative appears more constructive than expected. At the same time, Washington insists that any potential agreement must ensure that Tehran does not acquire nuclear weapons.
The U.S. and Iran remain closer to a potential agreement than it may seem, even despite the breakdown of the second round of talks last weekend. The parties are considering the possibility of concluding an agreement in stages.
On the eve of the talks, French President Emmanuel Macron announced active diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. During a visit to Andorra, he emphasized that he is negotiating with both Donald Trump and the Iranian side to resolve the energy crisis “at its root.”
Iran has presented the United States with a new proposal to resolve the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and end the war. At the same time, Tehran is proposing to postpone nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Iran continues to attempt to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that such approaches are unacceptable to the United States and underscored the importance of freedom of navigation in the region.
