Former US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday he is reviewing a new peace proposal from Iran but signaled strong doubts about its acceptability. The offer, reportedly a 14-point plan sent through Pakistan, comes in response to an earlier nine-point US proposal.
Speaking before boarding Air Force One, Trump initially stated he would provide an update later, awaiting the exact wording of the proposal. However, in a subsequent post on Truth Social, he conveyed his deep skepticism.
"I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can’t imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity and the World, over the last 47 years. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP"
Iranian semi-official news outlets, Tasnim and Fars, widely regarded as close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, confirmed Tehran's submission of the 14-point proposal. This follows Trump's rejection of a previous Iranian offer earlier in the week, despite ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
The latest diplomatic overture occurs amidst a fragile three-week ceasefire, which has provided a temporary halt to hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The broader conflict escalated after Iran effectively closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz following the outbreak of war on February 28. This vital waterway typically facilitates approximately one-fifth of global oil and natural gas trade.
Washington has simultaneously intensified economic pressure on Tehran. The US has warned shipping companies of potential sanctions for making any form of payment to Iran—including cash, digital assets, or in-kind payments—in exchange for safe passage through the Strait. In response to Iran's actions, the US initiated a naval blockade of Iranian ports on April 13, significantly impacting Iran's crucial oil revenues. US Central Command reported on Saturday that 48 commercial ships had been instructed to turn back from Iranian ports.