US Unhappy with Latest Iranian Proposal to End War
Iran's latest proposal for resolving the ongoing conflict is met with dissatisfaction by US President Donald Trump, dampening hopes of an early resolution.
DUBAI/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest proposal aimed at ending the two-month-old war, a US official has revealed.
This development diminishes the prospects for resolving the conflict that has caused disruptions to energy supplies, fueled inflation, and resulted in thousands of casualties.
According to the Iranian proposal, discussions on Iran's nuclear program would be set aside until the war is resolved and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are addressed.
However, this approach seems unlikely to satisfy the US, which maintains that nuclear issues must be dealt with immediately.
As a result, Trump was unhappy with this aspect of the proposal, as per sources briefed on his meeting with advisers.
White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales stated that the US will not negotiate through the press and has been clear about its red lines.
The Trump administration is committed to ending the war against Iran, which began in February alongside Israel.
A previous agreement in 2015 between Iran and other countries, including the US, significantly curtailed Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran has consistently claimed is for peaceful purposes.
However, this deal fell apart when Trump unilaterally withdrew from it during his first term.
Efforts to revive peace talks have faced setbacks since Trump canceled a planned visit by his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Islamabad.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Pakistan twice over the weekend and also met with President Vladimir Putin in Russia, where he received support from a longtime ally.
With the conflict showing no signs of abating, oil prices surged again, continuing their upward trend in early Asia trade on Tuesday.
Analysts note that the actual physical flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz is what truly matters to oil traders, and currently, this flow remains restricted due to the ongoing war.
At least six tankers carrying Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the US blockade in recent days, underscoring the impact of the conflict on maritime traffic.
Iran's foreign ministry condemned the US seizures of Iran-linked tankers as 'outright legalization of piracy and armed robbery on the high seas.' Before the war, approximately 125 to 140 ships would cross through the Strait of Hormuz daily.
However, only seven ships have done so in recent days, none carrying oil for the global market.
Trump faces mounting domestic pressure to end the war as his approval ratings decline, with shifting rationales provided for the conflict's justification.
Araghchi stated that Trump requested negotiations because the US has not achieved its objectives.
The Iranian proposal envisions talks proceeding in stages, initially setting aside nuclear issues to focus on ending the blockade and ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open under Iran's control.
This development diminishes the prospects for resolving the conflict that has caused disruptions to energy supplies, fueled inflation, and resulted in thousands of casualties.
According to the Iranian proposal, discussions on Iran's nuclear program would be set aside until the war is resolved and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are addressed.
However, this approach seems unlikely to satisfy the US, which maintains that nuclear issues must be dealt with immediately.
As a result, Trump was unhappy with this aspect of the proposal, as per sources briefed on his meeting with advisers.
White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales stated that the US will not negotiate through the press and has been clear about its red lines.
The Trump administration is committed to ending the war against Iran, which began in February alongside Israel.
A previous agreement in 2015 between Iran and other countries, including the US, significantly curtailed Iran's nuclear program, which Tehran has consistently claimed is for peaceful purposes.
However, this deal fell apart when Trump unilaterally withdrew from it during his first term.
Efforts to revive peace talks have faced setbacks since Trump canceled a planned visit by his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner to Islamabad.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Pakistan twice over the weekend and also met with President Vladimir Putin in Russia, where he received support from a longtime ally.
With the conflict showing no signs of abating, oil prices surged again, continuing their upward trend in early Asia trade on Tuesday.
Analysts note that the actual physical flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz is what truly matters to oil traders, and currently, this flow remains restricted due to the ongoing war.
At least six tankers carrying Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the US blockade in recent days, underscoring the impact of the conflict on maritime traffic.
Iran's foreign ministry condemned the US seizures of Iran-linked tankers as 'outright legalization of piracy and armed robbery on the high seas.' Before the war, approximately 125 to 140 ships would cross through the Strait of Hormuz daily.
However, only seven ships have done so in recent days, none carrying oil for the global market.
Trump faces mounting domestic pressure to end the war as his approval ratings decline, with shifting rationales provided for the conflict's justification.
Araghchi stated that Trump requested negotiations because the US has not achieved its objectives.
The Iranian proposal envisions talks proceeding in stages, initially setting aside nuclear issues to focus on ending the blockade and ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open under Iran's control.
