President Trump firmly dismissed Iran’s counter-proposal to an American peace initiative on Monday, declaring their terms unacceptable.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated: “I just read the response from Iran’s ‘representatives.’ I don’t like it – completely unacceptable!”
According to diplomatic sources speaking to Lebanese outlet Al-Mayadeen, Iran’s counter-proposal contained several key demands: termination of economic blockades, authority over the Strait of Hormuz shipping corridor, removal of U.S. economic sanctions, and access to frozen Iranian assets. The sources indicated Iran’s proposal also featured provisions regarding a Lebanese ceasefire, which they characterized as among Tehran’s non-negotiable conditions.
Meanwhile, America’s position has emphasized unrestricted navigation through maritime corridors and suspension of Iran’s uranium enrichment activities.
The same diplomatic sources revealed that Iran suggested continuing future discussions through written correspondence via Pakistan. Iran’s reported framework also outlined a 30-day negotiation period following any halt in hostilities to resolve outstanding issues. Sources emphasized that Iran demanded any Washington agreement must trigger immediate warfare cessation upon announcement.
According to the source, Iran’s draft demanded “an immediate end to the war and a guarantee that it will not be attacked again.” The source additionally noted Iran sought prompt termination of maritime blockades once preliminary agreements are signed.
A high-ranking Iranian official speaking to Al Jazeera characterized Tehran’s response as “realistic and positive,” explaining it prioritized ending regional warfare, “especially in Lebanon,” while addressing disputes with Washington.
On Sunday evening, Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran “has been playing games with the United States and the rest of the world for 47 years (delay, delay, delay!).”
He continued: “For 47 years, the Iranians have been ‘squeezing’ us,” killing US citizens in roadside bombs, executing tens of thousands of their own citizens and “laughing at our country, which is now great again. They won’t be laughing anymore!”
