US President Donald Trump indicated he will reject Iran’s latest peace proposal aimed at ending hostilities, sources told CNN.
The plan, delivered to Washington recently, included reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending the war, and deferring nuclear discussions to a later stage.
Trump expressed strong reservations during a national security briefing, saying the nuclear issue must remain the priority. Officials warned that reopening the waterway without addressing Iran’s uranium stockpile would weaken US diplomatic leverage. They acknowledged, however, that the prolonged blockade has driven global energy prices higher, impacting American fuel costs.
Administration sources said Trump is “not satisfied” with Iran’s offer, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the submission as better than expected. Rubio raised doubts about Iran’s leadership, questioning Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s authority.
The White House declined to elaborate on details, calling the talks “sensitive diplomatic discussions.” Assistant Press Secretary Olivia Wales said the US will only make a deal that ensures Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, blaming Washington for stalled negotiations. He accused the US of derailing peace efforts with excessive demands.
Despite high-level talks in Islamabad and mediation by China, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, a breakthrough remains elusive. The deadlock underscores the fragile state of diplomacy as tensions persist across the region.
