In a phone interview with the New York Post on May 18, Trump stated, "Nothing is open right now" regarding potential concessions to Iran.
Internal assessments within the U.S. government also reflect a negative outlook. Axios reported, citing a senior U.S. official, that the White House does not view Iran's revised proposal as a "meaningful improvement" and believes it is insufficient for an agreement.
The core issue remains Iran's nuclear program. According to Reuters, Iran's recent proposal focuses on ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that discussions on its nuclear program and uranium enrichment should be addressed in subsequent negotiations.
Trump also mentioned military options, claiming he had postponed an attack on Iran at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. However, he instructed that U.S. forces should be prepared for a large-scale attack if an "acceptable agreement" is not reached.
Mediation efforts through Pakistan are ongoing. Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed that its proposal was conveyed to the U.S. through Pakistan. Sources from Pakistan indicated that "both sides are continually changing their demands" and noted that "time is running out."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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