Iranian state-linked media, including the Tasnim news agency, reported that Tehran has received a response from the United States to its latest peace proposal. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson stated that the response, delivered via Pakistan, is currently under review.
US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social late Saturday that he would “soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can't imagine that it would be acceptable.” He also criticized Iran, claiming it had “not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years.”
According to Iranian state media, Tehran's 14-point plan demands that Washington withdraw its forces from near Iran's borders, end its naval blockade of Iranian ports, and cease all hostilities, including Israel's offensive in Lebanon. It also calls for an agreement between the two countries to be reached within 30 days.
Speaking to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said that renewing military strikes against targets inside Iran is “a possibility.” “If they misbehave. If they do something bad,” he said. “But right now we'll see.” Trump appeared disinclined to withdraw entirely, stating, “we're not leaving” and “we're going to do it, so nobody has to go back in two years or five years.”
Under US law, a president must obtain congressional approval within 60 days of notifying lawmakers of military action, or else cease hostilities. Trump formally notified Congress of US strikes against Iran on March 2, making Friday the 60th day. However, Trump argued that the ceasefire has paused the clock on that obligation.
Several Republican senators, including Josh Hawley and Lisa Murkowski, have expressed frustration with the costly war and its unclear objectives. Hawley called for beginning a redeployment of forces, while Murkowski cast doubt on the success of negotiations, saying “events on the ground and the rhetoric coming out of Tehran tell a different story.”
Iran has repeatedly denied seeking a nuclear bomb, but it is the only non-nuclear-armed state to have enriched uranium to near weapons-grade level. Trump reiterated his stance that “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.”
Source: www.bbc.com