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Iran announced it has received a reply from the United States regarding its latest peace proposal, a day after President Donald Trump indicated he would likely decline it because “they haven’t paid a big enough price.” Iranian state media reported that Washington delivered its response through Pakistan, and Tehran is now scrutinizing it. No confirmation has been provided from Washington or Islamabad.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated, “Currently, we are not engaged in nuclear negotiations,” implying Iran’s proposal to delay talks on nuclear issues until after the conflict ends and sanctions blocks are lifted. Meanwhile, Trump remarked that he had not yet reviewed the details but anticipated rejecting the offer, asserting it didn’t meet the “big enough price” Iran should pay for its actions over the past 47 years.
The U.S. and Israel suspended their bombing activities against Iran four weeks ago, with one round of diplomatic talks taking place. However, further negotiations are yet to be scheduled. Iran’s latest proposal, delivered Thursday, envisions terminating the war and resolving shipping blockades first, leaving nuclear discussions for later.
While Trump initially expressed dissatisfaction with Iran’s proposal, he said he was still assessing it. “They’ve shared their deal concept with me. I’m getting the precise wording now,” he told reporters. When asked if he might resume military strikes, he replied, “That’s a possibility. We’ll see what happens if they misbehave or do something wrong.”
Iran’s plan to postpone nuclear talks appears to conflict with U.S. demands that Iran accept strict limits on its uranium enrichment before easing hostilities. Washington insists Iran must surrender its stockpile of over 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium, which U.S. officials assert could be weaponized. Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful and has been willing to discuss some restrictions in exchange for sanctions relief, as outlined in the 2015 deal that Trump withdrew from.
President Trump, under pressure from domestic concerns about rising fuel prices and Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz—which accounts for 20% of global oil and gas shipments—has been cautious. The Strait’s closure continues to impact global markets, fueling calls for urgent diplomatic solutions.
Iran’s 14-point proposal includes withdrawing U.S. forces from regional bases, lifting sanctions, releasing frozen assets, paying compensation, ending conflicts worldwide, including in Lebanon, and establishing a new mechanism to regulate the Strait. Iran has also blocked most Gulf shipping for over two months, with the U.S. imposing a shipping blockade last month.
A senior Iranian official characterized the new proposal as a major shift, aiming to facilitate negotiations by moving nuclear talks to a later stage, after resolving broader issues. He suggested this approach creates a more favorable environment for comprehensive agreements.
Meanwhile, tensions escalated in southern Lebanon, as Israel ordered thousands of Lebanese residents to evacuate villages amid ongoing conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel’s invasion in March targeted Hezbollah positions after the group fired projectiles across the border in support of Tehran. Although Lebanon and Israel reached a tentative ceasefire last month, hostilities persist on a smaller scale. The Israeli military warned residents to move at least 1,000 meters from Hezbollah targets, warning of ongoing operations and potential risks to civilians near the group’s fighters and facilities.
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