Washington Cold to Iran’s Proposals; Trump Dissatisfied, Reports British Media
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN —A significant diplomatic development has emerged in the ongoing standoff between the United States and Iran. According to reports by British media outlets, US President Donald Trump is not satisfied with the latest proposals put forward by Tehran, as Washington has responded to the overtures with notable coolness.A senior American official told a British…
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN —
A significant diplomatic development has emerged in the ongoing standoff between the United States and Iran. According to reports by British media outlets, US President Donald Trump is not satisfied with the latest proposals put forward by Tehran, as Washington has responded to the overtures with notable coolness.
A senior American official told a British news agency that Iran’s proposals lack any clear, concrete, and verifiable stance on the future of the Iranian nuclear programme — a gap that has caused serious concern within the US leadership.
Proposals Channelled Through Pakistan
According to reports, Iran transmitted its proposals to the United States through Pakistan, which has been playing a behind-the-scenes mediating role. The proposals reportedly outline a two-phase approach: an initial ceasefire arrangement followed by guarantees of a permanent cessation of hostilities.
However, Tehran has attached a significant condition to its offer. Iran has made the opening of the Strait of Hormuz contingent upon the complete lifting of US economic sanctions. The strategic waterway is critical to global energy supplies, with a significant portion of the world’s oil trade passing through it — making any potential closure a serious threat to international markets.
US Position and the Road Ahead
US officials have made clear that Washington will not accept any agreement without complete, verifiable, and irreversible steps to dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme. Diplomatic circles suggest that the gap between the two sides remains wide, and the future of negotiations remains uncertain.
Foreign policy analysts note that Pakistan’s mediating role signals Islamabad’s bid to assert its diplomatic relevance in the region. However, the central question remains whether both powers can converge on mutually acceptable terms before the situation escalates further.
