WEST PALM BEACH, Florida / DUBAI — U.S. President Donald Trump said he has yet to review the full text of a new peace proposal from Iran but signaled it is unlikely to be accepted in its current form, arguing Tehran has not “paid a big enough price” for its actions.
In remarks posted on social media, Trump said he would examine the proposal soon but suggested it falls short of U.S. expectations. He also reiterated that Washington could consider further military action depending on Iran’s conduct, underscoring continued uncertainty in U.S. strategy more than two months into the conflict.
U.S. officials have not confirmed any formal response to Tehran, indicating the proposal remains in an exploratory stage rather than active negotiation. Senior officials have also maintained a conditions-based posture, signaling that any engagement would depend on verifiable de-escalation steps, particularly in maritime security and regional proxy conflicts.
The proposal was reportedly conveyed through regional and European intermediaries, reflecting the absence of direct diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran.
Tensions remain elevated across the Middle East. Israel has intensified military operations in southern Lebanon, citing ceasefire violations linked to Hezbollah. Israeli authorities ordered evacuations in several المناطق near the border, while cross-border exchanges between Israeli forces and Hezbollah have persisted, underscoring the fragility of the truce.
The escalation adds strain to a separate ceasefire agreement reached last month between Israel and Lebanon, which has held only partially amid continued sporadic clashes.
Tehran has tied its diplomatic posture to developments in Lebanon, maintaining that broader negotiations with Washington cannot proceed unless a ceasefire holds in the area. Iranian officials said the latest proposal outlines steps to reopen shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz and ease U.S. restrictions on maritime activity, while deferring detailed discussions on its nuclear program to a later phase.
U.S. officials, however, continue to emphasize the need for stringent verification mechanisms and long-term compliance on Iran’s nuclear activities. Washington has long called for limits on Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile, which it says could be used for weapons development. Iran maintains its program is peaceful and has indicated openness to phased negotiations tied to sanctions relief, similar to the 2015 nuclear agreement that Trump later withdrew from.
The conflict has already unsettled global energy markets. While shipping continues through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical النفط transit route, security risks have driven up insurance costs and freight rates, contributing to volatility in global oil and gas prices.
Trump’s remarks come amid mounting domestic pressure over rising fuel costs in the United States, an issue that could influence voter sentiment in upcoming national elections.
Iranian media reports describe the proposal as a 14-point framework that includes demands for the withdrawal of U.S. forces near its borders, the lifting of sanctions, the unfreezing of Iranian assets, compensation payments, and a broader regional ceasefire that would include Lebanon.
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