Middle East Peace Talks Stall: Iran Submits New Nuclear Proposal as Trump Remains Skeptical
Iran has submitted a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, but the U.S. says it doesn't address the nuclear program issue. Trump administration officials say they're hopeful for progress, but the path to a deal remains uncertain.
Latest Developments in US-Iran Negotiations
US President Donald Trump does not appear open to Iran's proposal to end the war, with the proposal set to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but leaving questions about Tehran's nuclear program for later negotiations.
Diplomatic Efforts
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi gave Pakistan a list of "red lines" to be conveyed to the US, according to state media. Russia's Vladimir Putin said he received a message last week from Iran's new supreme leader, who has not been seen since he was announced as his late father's successor.
Nuclear Program Concerns
The issue of Iran's nuclear program – which both the US and Israel cited as their casus belli – would be addressed later, but US President Donald Trump has previously said that any deal would require Iran to forfeit its supply of near bomb-grade uranium and give up enrichment, demands Iran has steadfastly refused to accept.
US Position
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the new Iranian proposal "is better than what we thought they were going to submit," but emphasized that a future deal must block Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.