U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism over a new peace proposal submitted by Iran, saying it is unlikely to be accepted even as he confirmed it would be reviewed.
Speaking on Saturday via his Truth Social platform and later to reporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump questioned the viability of the proposal, suggesting Tehran had not made sufficient concessions.
“I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can’t imagine that it would be acceptable,” he said, adding that Iran had “not yet paid a big enough price” for its actions over several decades.
The proposal, reportedly a 14-point plan, was submitted by Tehran through Pakistani mediators, according to Iranian news agencies Tasnim and Fars. Key elements are said to include ending hostilities across multiple fronts and establishing a new framework for managing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran have remained stalled since a ceasefire took effect on April 8, following more than two months of conflict. A recent round of talks held in Pakistan failed to produce a breakthrough.
While Trump did not outline specific conditions that could trigger renewed military action, he indicated that such a possibility remains on the table.
“If they misbehave, if they do something bad… it’s a possibility that could happen, certainly,” he told reporters.
On the Iranian side, senior military and diplomatic officials signaled readiness for either diplomacy or escalation. Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a top commander within Iran’s military structure, warned that renewed conflict with the United States remained likely, accusing Washington of failing to honor past commitments.
Similarly, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi told diplomats in Tehran that the next move rests with the United States.
“The ball is in the United States’ court to choose the path of diplomacy or the continuation of a confrontational approach,” he said, adding that Iran is prepared for both outcomes.
The latest developments highlight the fragile state of relations between the two countries, with uncertainty surrounding whether diplomatic efforts can prevent a return to open conflict.
