Iran has stated it is reviewing a United States peace proposal aimed at ending the war, even as the two sides exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump called Iran's leadership "lunatics" and warned Tehran would face more severe military action if it did not quickly agree to a deal.

According to US media reports, Washington sent Iran a 14-point document earlier this week. Under its proposals, Iran would be required to agree not to develop a nuclear weapon and halt all uranium enrichment for at least 12 years. It would also be required to hand over an estimated 440kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent. In return, the US would gradually lift sanctions, release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, and withdraw its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Iranian officials have pushed back against the proposal, with lawmaker Ebrahim Rezaei describing it as "more of an American wish-list than a reality." Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked the idea of a deal, writing "Operation Trust Me Bro failed." Meanwhile, both sides reported military clashes: Iran claimed US forces targeted an oil tanker, while the US said it responded to Iranian missile and drone attacks.

Analysts suggest Iran may show flexibility on its nuclear program once the conflict ends, but currently negotiations focus on ending the war. Tehran demands direct guarantees from the UN Security Council and the lifting of sanctions, with nuclear discussions possibly in a second phase. The ceasefire, in place since April 8, has not collapsed despite the clashes.

Diplomatic efforts continue through Pakistani mediation, but a significant gap remains between the positions of the two parties. Iran has also submitted its own 14-point proposal, emphasizing a comprehensive end to the war rather than a temporary truce.

Source: www.aljazeera.com