President Donald Trump said Sunday that a newly submitted proposal from Iran does not meet U.S. expectations, stating clearly that he has dismissed the plan after reviewing its contents.

In an interview with Kan News, Trump said: “I studied the new Iranian proposal, and it is not acceptable to me.” He added that “the campaign is progressing very well.”

The president also used the interview to again call on Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing that Netanyahu should not be distracted during wartime. “He is a prime minister during wartime. Israel would not have existed without me and Bibi, in that order. You need a prime minister who can focus on the war and not on nonsense,” Trump stated.

Shortly before Trump’s remarks, Iran announced that it had received Washington’s response to its proposal and said it was “reviewing it.”

Earlier Sunday, a report by Al Jazeera outlined the details of Iran’s 14-point proposal, which is aimed at ending the conflict permanently within a 30-day timeframe.

According to that report, the plan was sent through Pakistan in reply to a U.S.-supported nine-point framework and seeks a full resolution rather than extending the current ceasefire. It includes demands for guarantees against future attacks, the withdrawal of U.S. forces from areas near Iran, and the removal of longstanding sanctions.

The proposal also calls for the release of billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets, as well as compensation in the form of war reparations. In addition, Iran is seeking a complete halt to regional fighting, including hostilities in Lebanon, as part of a broader de-escalation effort.

One of the key elements of the proposal is the creation of a new system to regulate the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies. Control and access to the strait remain a major point of disagreement.

Iran is also requesting formal guarantees of its right to enrich uranium under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, placing the issue at the center of any final agreement.

The proposal comes after weeks of stalled negotiations, despite a ceasefire that began on April 8. While Iran has been pushing for a permanent end to the war, the United States has continued to insist on conditions related to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and limiting Iran’s nuclear program.

Trump said a day earlier that he was reviewing the proposal but voiced skepticism about its chances, warning that military action could resume if Iran takes further hostile steps.

Earlier diplomatic efforts have included multiple competing proposals, including prior Iranian plans and a U.S. draft that called for a temporary ceasefire during negotiations. Although recent discussions have shown some flexibility, significant gaps remain, particularly over Iran’s nuclear activities and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Al Jazeera report noted that the latest proposal reflects an attempt to move from a temporary truce to a lasting agreement, even as tensions between the sides continue.

{Matzav.com}