The White House has rejected Iran's updated proposal for a deal to end the ongoing conflict, deeming it insufficient and lacking meaningful concessions, according to a senior U.S. official. President Trump, who has expressed a desire for a negotiated settlement, is reportedly considering resuming military action if Iran fails to shift its position on key demands, including its nuclear program.
The Iranian counter-proposal, delivered via Pakistani mediators, includes only token improvements, such as renewed commitments to avoid pursuing nuclear weapons. However, it lacks detailed guarantees on suspending uranium enrichment or relinquishing its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. A senior U.S. official emphasized that no sanctions relief will be granted without reciprocal action from Iran.
"We need some real, sturdy, and granular conversation regarding the nuclear program. If that's not gonna happen, we will have a conversation through bombs," the official stated.
President Trump has warned that "the clock is ticking" for Iran to show flexibility, threatening escalated military action if negotiations fail. The administration's stance underscores the escalating tensions between the two nations, with indirect talks continuing but yielding little progress.
Iranian state media claims the U.S. has agreed to waive some oil sanctions during negotiations, but U.S. officials have dismissed this as inaccurate, reiterating that sanctions relief will require concrete steps by Tehran.