Firm stance exposes Iran’s delay tactics, reinforcing Israel-backed demand to confront nuclear threat without compromise.
President Donald Trump has expressed clear dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest proposal, signaling that the offer falls short of addressing the core issue of Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
According to a US official, the president is not convinced by the framework presented, which focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz while delaying any meaningful discussion on Iran’s nuclear program. The proposal has raised concerns within Washington that Iran is attempting to shift priorities away from its most critical obligations.
Senior officials, including members of Trump’s national security team, have reportedly voiced skepticism, emphasizing that any agreement must directly confront uranium enrichment and include a firm commitment from Iran to abandon nuclear weapons development entirely.
Trump held internal consultations with top advisers, where concerns were raised about Iran’s negotiating approach. Officials believe the proposal reflects an attempt to gain strategic relief without offering substantive concessions on the nuclear front.
Despite ongoing indirect diplomatic engagement through intermediaries, momentum appears to be slowing. A planned visit by senior US envoys to Pakistan, which was expected to advance talks, has been canceled, signaling growing hesitation within the administration.
The White House confirmed that discussions around the proposal are ongoing, but stopped short of indicating any acceptance. Officials reiterated that the administration’s red lines remain unchanged, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
The situation underscores a broader alignment with Israel’s long-standing position that Iran’s nuclear ambitions must be addressed upfront, without delay or compromise. The firm stance reflects increasing global recognition that partial agreements risk enabling continued destabilization rather than resolving the core threat.
