As end-of-war talks between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would review Iran's new proposal but drew a line on the possibility of a deal.
On the 2nd (local time), Trump said on his social media, Truth Social, "We will soon review the plan Iran just sent us." He soon added, however, "They have yet to pay a sufficient price for what they have done to humanity and the world over the past 47 years," and said, "It is hard to imagine that the plan will be accepted." While signaling a willingness to resume talks, he effectively expressed deep distrust.
The remarks are seen as reaffirming the existing position that a deal will be difficult without concessions at the level the United States demands on key issues such as nuclear possession and easing sanctions against Iran. According to the Associated Press and Tasnim, Iran delivered to the United States, through mediator Pakistan, an end-of-war proposal consisting of 14 clauses. It was reported as a response to a nine-clause end-of-war proposal the U.S. had presented earlier. But with the two sides still far apart, the prevailing view is that it will not be easy for the talks to find a breakthrough.
Meanwhile, before boarding Air Force One in Palm Beach, Florida, to travel to Miami, Trump told reporters that "if necessary," the United States could resume strikes against Iran.