Iran rejects US trust as Trump sends tougher proposal
On Sunday, Iran's lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, declared that Tehran will not endorse any peace deal until its rights are thoroughly guaranteed, voicing skepticism towards the United States. This statement comes in light of reports indicating that US President Donald Trump has returned a more stringent peace proposal to Iran, which could hinder the formal conclusion of the Middle East conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiation process has been characterized by intense rhetoric and sporadic violence. In February, Iran was already engaged in discussions with the US regarding its nuclear program when US and Israeli strikes significantly diminished Iran's senior leadership. While Tehran claims its nuclear efforts are for civilian purposes, Western allies harbor suspicions of weapon development. According to The New York Times and Axios on Saturday, Trump's revised framework is more stringent, although specifics are still unclear.
Key facts
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is Iran's chief negotiator.
- Ghalibaf said Iran will not approve any peace agreement until Iranian rights are fully secured.
- Ghalibaf warned the US is not to be trusted.
- US President Donald Trump sent a tougher peace proposal back to Iran.
- Any tweaks to the draft could delay an agreement to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran was in talks with the US about its nuclear program in February when US and Israeli strikes killed much of Iran's senior leadership.
- Iran insists its nuclear program is civilian; Western allies suspect weapon development.
- The New York Times and Axios reported on Saturday that Trump sent back a tougher framework.
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- The New York Times
- Axios
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- Iran
- United States
- Middle East
- Strait of Hormuz