According to Reuters, Trump said on May 3 local time that he would review the proposal Iran recently delivered, but added, “It’s hard to imagine it being acceptable.” He also said Iran “has not yet paid a big enough price.”
Reuters reported that Trump had earlier said he was not satisfied with the proposal and later said he would confirm the exact wording.
The dispute centers on sequencing. Iran wants an end to the war and the lifting of a maritime blockade addressed first, with the nuclear issue discussed in a later phase. Reuters said the approach conflicts with Washington’s existing demand that Iran accept strong limits on its nuclear program before the war ends.
The Associated Press also reported that Trump was doubtful the new proposal could be accepted. AP said Iran’s semi-official Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported that a 14-point proposal was delivered through Pakistan.
Iranian media said the 14 points include a U.S. withdrawal of forces from the region, lifting the blockade, releasing frozen assets, compensation, sanctions relief, ending fronts including in Lebanon, and a new system for controlling passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran argued that delaying nuclear talks could make an agreement easier to reach.
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