Iran-US Ceasefire Talks Stall as Trump Considers Military Options
Iran's latest proposal to end the ongoing war was rejected by the White House as insufficient, while Trump considers military responses. However, the U.S. is reportedly softening its stance on releasing Iran's frozen funds and allowing limited nuclear activity.
Negotiations at Impasse
Iran yesterday provided an updated proposal for a deal to end the war, but White House officials said it is not a meaningful improvement on past proposals and is insufficient for a deal, sources told Axios. Though neither side has publicly disclosed any concessions in negotiations, a senior Iranian official told Reuters that the United States was softening its stance, agreeing to release a quarter of Iran's frozen funds and showing greater flexibility in allowing Iran to continue some peaceful nuclear activity.
Military Options on Table
Two sources said that Trump was expected to convene his top national security team in the Situation Room today to discuss military options.
Trump's Previous Statements
Trump said yesterday that he had authorized a new wave of attacks against Iran this week but that he was holding off as the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates reques