This was reported by The New York Times, citing several sources familiar with White House discussions.
Tehran’s proposed plan includes lifting the naval blockade but postpones the resolution of what the United States considers to be a key issue – the future of Iran’s nuclear program. According to U.S. and Iranian officials, it is this aspect that remains the most controversial.
Iran has previously repeatedly refused to accept U.S. proposals to curtail nuclear activities and hand over stockpiles of highly enriched uranium. The reasons for Trump’s displeasure with the new proposal are not yet entirely clear. One U.S. official suggested that agreeing to Iran’s proposed terms could look like a lack of a clear victory for Washington.
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According to media reports, Iran has put forward a new peace proposal to the US, which includes opening the Strait of Hormuz, a continued ceasefire, or a permanent end to the war, but postponing nuclear talks to a later date.
Iran has repeatedly rejected U.S. offers to suspend its nuclear program and hand over stockpiles of highly enriched uranium.
The NYT notes that it is unclear why exactly Trump is unhappy with the proposal, but he has repeatedly emphasized that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. One U.S. official also noted that accepting the proposal could look like a refusal to recognize Trump’s victory.
The publication adds that the White House declined to comment on Trump’s position, but U.S. officials noted that discussions about the war and Tehran’s uranium enrichment activities will continue.
