Iran has delivered an updated proposal to the United States in an effort to ease tensions and bring an end to the ongoing confrontation between the two countries, but the White House reportedly dismissed the offer outright, according to a report by Axios citing unnamed sources.

The report said President Donald Trump remains interested in reaching a diplomatic agreement with Tehran, even as senior administration officials are simultaneously considering renewed military strikes following Iran’s reported refusal to accept several American demands connected to its nuclear activities.

According to Axios, Trump is expected to convene with his national security advisers on Tuesday to review possible military responses. The report cited two unnamed U.S. officials familiar with the discussions.

One source quoted in the report said that if Tehran refuses to soften its position, negotiations may continue “through bombs.”

Before receiving the latest Iranian proposal, Trump spoke by phone with Axios on Sunday and warned that time was running out for Tehran to change course.

Trump also cautioned that Iran would be “hit much harder” unless it became more flexible in negotiations.

According to the report, the revised Iranian proposal was transmitted Sunday night through Pakistani mediators and included new wording asserting that Iran has no intention of developing a nuclear weapon.

However, the proposal reportedly stopped short of offering specific commitments regarding uranium enrichment or Iran’s existing stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

The report further stated that Iranian state-controlled media claimed the United States had agreed during talks to ease certain oil sanctions. But an unnamed source told Axios that Washington has no intention of granting sanctions relief unless Iran first takes reciprocal steps.

Axios reported that the United States and Iran are still not engaged in direct negotiations over the substance of a final agreement. Instead, the current discussions are indirect and largely focused on establishing the framework for future negotiations.

Some officials within the administration reportedly believe Iran’s decision to submit another proposal reflects growing concern in Tehran about the possibility of additional American military action.

Trump intensified his rhetoric Sunday, warning that Iran would be “hit much harder than before” if it does not quickly return with a stronger proposal aimed at ending the conflict.

The warning followed a Truth Social post earlier Sunday in which Trump wrote: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!”

{Matzav.com}