US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would review a fresh peace proposal sent by Iran but cast doubt on its acceptability, while leaving open the possibility of future military strikes.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he would soon examine Tehran’s proposal but questioned whether it went far enough.
“I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can’t imagine that it would be acceptable,” Trump wrote, adding that Iran had “not yet paid a big enough price” for its actions over the past several decades.
The remarks come amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran and reports of a new diplomatic push aimed at preventing further conflict.
Iran sends 14-point proposal
According to Iranian news agencies Tasnim News Agency and Fars News Agency, Tehran has submitted a 14-point peace proposal through mediator Pakistan.
The reported framework includes ending hostilities across multiple fronts and establishing a new mechanism for managing the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz.
The strait is one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying roughly 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies. Any disruption there has immediate implications for global energy markets.
Trump keeps pressure on Tehran
Speaking briefly to reporters in West Palm Beach, Trump declined to specify what conditions might trigger renewed military action.
He reiterated his long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.
Trump had also expressed dissatisfaction with Tehran’s previous proposal on Friday, despite signals from Iranian officials that diplomacy remains possible if Washington changes its approach.
The US president is facing domestic political pressure as rising fuel prices continue to weigh on voters ahead of November’s congressional midterm elections.
Iran warns of possible renewed conflict
Senior Iranian military official Mohammad Jafar Asadi warned on Saturday that another conflict with the United States remains likely.
“Evidence has shown that the United States is not committed to promises or agreements,” he said, according to Fars.
Meanwhile, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran is prepared for either diplomacy or confrontation.
“The ball is now in the United States’ court,” he said during remarks to diplomats in Tehran, adding that Iran would pursue whichever path best protects its national interests.
Trump doubles down on Germany troop cuts
Separately, Trump reaffirmed plans to significantly reduce US troop presence in Germany, signalling further strain in transatlantic relations.
After the Pentagon announced the withdrawal of 5,000 troops, Trump said the eventual reduction would go “much further.”
The move follows growing tensions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who recently criticised Washington’s handling of negotiations with Iran.
Diplomatic crossroads
The latest developments place US-Iran relations at a critical juncture.
While Tehran appears to be offering a diplomatic off-ramp, Trump’s scepticism suggests any breakthrough remains uncertain.
With tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, energy market concerns and military rhetoric intensifying, the coming days could prove decisive for whether the two sides move toward negotiation or renewed confrontation.
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