President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict but expressed doubts about its acceptability. "I’ll let you know about it later," Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One, adding that he would receive the exact wording of the proposal soon. In a subsequent social media post, Trump stated that he "can’t imagine that it would be acceptable" given Iran’s actions over the past 47 years.
Details of the Proposal
According to Iranian news outlets Tasnim and Fars, believed to be close to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Iran has forwarded a 14-point proposal via Pakistan in response to a nine-point U.S. plan. Iran’s state-run media has not confirmed the proposal, but Pakistan has historically facilitated negotiations between the two nations. Talks continue despite Trump’s recent rejection of an earlier Iranian proposal, and a three-week ceasefire remains in place.
Strait of Hormuz Plan
Trump has also floated a new initiative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and gas trade. The U.S. has warned shipping companies against paying Iran for safe passage through the strait, threatening sanctions for non-compliance. Iran effectively closed the strait earlier this year after attacks on ships, prompting the U.S. to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, further straining Tehran’s economy.
"The Ministry of Intelligence wouldn’t even mind if she died," said Taghi Rahmani, husband of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi, whose deteriorating health has drawn international concern.
Meanwhile, the health of imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer Narges Mohammadi remains at "very high risk," according to her family and foundation. Medical teams in Zanjan, Iran, have recommended her transfer to Tehran for specialized treatment, but Iranian authorities have reportedly opposed the move. Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was hospitalized after a cardiac crisis on Friday.