US Iran War Latest Update: US President Donald Trump said he will “soon be reviewing the plan Iran has just sent to us,” but added that he does not believe a deal is likely. He argued that Iran has not, in his view, “paid a big enough price” for its past actions. The statement came after Iran submitted a 14-point proposal to the United States, which calls for security guarantees against future attacks, lifting of a naval blockade, and an end to the conflict “on all fronts,” including in Lebanon.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “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.” He also told reporters before boarding Air Force One, “No, I haven’t. I’m looking at it up here… I’ll let you know about it later.”
US Iran War Latest Update: Iran’s 14-point proposal
Iran’s plan, reported by Tasnim News Agency, lays out a broad framework aimed at reducing tensions and ending ongoing conflicts. It calls for a complete halt to hostilities across all fronts and rejects any temporary ceasefire in favour of a permanent peace agreement, with a final settlement to be reached within 30 days. The proposal also demands security guarantees to prevent future attacks on Iran, withdrawal of US forces from nearby regions, and removal of naval restrictions and blockades. In addition, it seeks the release of frozen Iranian assets, compensation for sanctions and military pressure, and the lifting of all US and international sanctions. Economically, it suggests a new mechanism to manage the Strait of Hormuz to ensure stable trade routes. The plan was reportedly delivered through Pakistan as a mediator and aims to “permanently end the imposed war,” leaving the choice of diplomacy or confrontation to the US, according to Iranian officials.
US Iran War Latest Update: Trump’s reaction and warning
Despite saying that “they want to make a deal,” Trump described Iran’s leadership as “very disjointed.” He also commented on Iran’s missile capabilities, saying, “I would like to eliminate it. It would be a start for them to build up again.”
He further stressed that any agreement must ensure long-term stability, so that “nobody has to go back in 2 years or 5 years.” At the same time, he warned that military action remains possible, stating, “If they misbehave… it’s a possibility that could happen.”
Iran–US Talks Face Trust Gap Despite Nuclear Progress
Kenneth Katzman, senior fellow at the Soufan Center, said that while US–Iran talks on the nuclear issue are progressing, the main barrier remains deep mistrust of US President Donald Trump by Iran.
He said both sides are quietly exchanging proposals and the nuclear differences are “not that great” anymore and could be reduced, but Iran is unwilling to move forward without resolving broader issues like restrictions linked to the Strait of Hormuz.
Katzman warned that this mistrust could increase the risk of escalation, even though both countries appear frustrated, they are still unlikely to abandon negotiations in the near term.
