Trump Warns of War as Iran Submits 14-Point Peace Proposal
Tensions rise as Trump cites possible military action against Iran over its 14-point peace proposal.
US President Donald Trump stated that military strikes on Iran could resume if Tehran "misbehaves." However, he noted that he had been briefed on the possibility of a deal with Tehran and was awaiting further details.
Speaking to reporters before boarding a flight to Miami at West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump commented on Iran's proposal, saying, "They told me about the concept of the deal. They're going to give me the exact wording now." On his social media platform, he expressed skepticism, remarking that he could not imagine the proposals would be acceptable. He further stated that Iran had not paid a sufficient price for its actions.
Asked about the possibility of resuming attacks on Iran, Trump responded, "I don't want to say that. I mean, I can't tell that to a reporter. If they misbehave, if they do something bad, right now we'll see. But it's a possibility that could happen."
Meanwhile, in Tehran, an Iranian military official indicated that a renewed conflict with the US remains a "possibility" as peace talks have stalled. Iran's Fars news agency quoted Gen. Mohammad Assadi stating that "a resumption of conflict between Iran and the US is possible, and events have shown that the US does not adhere to any promises or agreements."
The tensions resurfaced following Tehran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before resolving matters concerning its nuclear program. According to an official, the revised timeline for reopening the strait was conveyed to the US through mediators in a formal proposal.
Iranian media reported that Tehran's 14-point proposal includes the withdrawal of US forces from areas surrounding Iran, lifting the blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets, payment of compensation, lifting sanctions, and ending hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. It also calls for a new control mechanism for the strait. The US has rejected separating the reopening of Hormuz from discussions on Iran's nuclear program.
Although the US and Israel suspended their bombing campaign against Iran four weeks ago, progress toward a resolution remains elusive. The ongoing conflict has caused significant disruptions to global energy supplies, raising fears of a broader economic downturn.
While reiterating that he is in no hurry, Trump faces domestic pressure to break Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has choked off 20% of the world's oil and gas supplies, driving up US gasoline prices. The Republican Party risks a voter backlash over higher fuel costs as midterm congressional elections approach. Senate Republicans recently blocked Democrats from forcing a vote to end the conflict.
The lengthy closure of the waterway is wreaking havoc on shipping, with analysts warning that even after Hormuz reopens, ships trapped during the blockade may face months of delays before trade flows return to normal. Iran, meanwhile, has maintained that it has the right to take "necessary measures" in the strait, dismissing US and international pressure to back down.
Washington has repeatedly emphasized that the war will not end without a deal preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon — the primary objective behind Trump's strikes initiated during nuclear negotiations in February. Analysts warn that reopening Hormuz alone will not be enough; restoring predictability and stability to global energy supplies remains critical for the global economy.
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