📰 Iran Says It Has Received US Response to 14-Point Peace Proposal
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson confirmed that Tehran has received a US response to its 14-point peace proposal, delivered via Pakistan. According to the Tasnim news agency, the reply is currently under review by Iranian officials.
US Has Not Formally Confirmed
As of now, the US government has not formally confirmed that it has replied to Tehran. However, President Donald Trump reportedly told Israel’s Kan News on Sunday that he considers the proposal unacceptable.
Trump’s Hardline Stance
Trump posted on Truth Social late Saturday: “They have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years.” The day before, speaking to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, he said he had yet to review the plan in detail.
“They told me about the concept of the deal,” Trump said. “They’re going to give me the exact wording now.”
When asked by a BBC correspondent whether military strikes against targets inside Iran could be renewed, Trump said it was “a possibility.” “If they misbehave. If they do something bad,” he said. “But right now we’ll see.”
Iran’s 14-Point Plan: Key Demands
According to Iranian state media, Tehran’s 14-point proposal was submitted in response to a previous US nine-point plan, which envisioned a two-month ceasefire. The Iranian plan demands:
- Withdrawal of US forces from near Iran’s borders
- An end to the naval blockade of Iranian ports
- An immediate cessation of all hostilities
- A bilateral agreement reached within 30 days
Iranian officials emphasized that the proposal focuses on “ending the war” rather than merely extending the current ceasefire.
Congressional War Authorization Dispute
Meanwhile, Trump wrote to members of Congress on Friday, arguing he does not need to meet a deadline for legislative authorization of the war because the conflict has been “terminated” since a ceasefire took effect. He claimed the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports does not constitute a continuation of hostilities.
This position has sparked constitutional debate over presidential war powers, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concern.