28 April 2026
Trump was skeptical of the proposal to eliminate Iran
US President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed skepticism over Tehran’s latest proposal to end the Iran war.
The Iranian leadership has offered to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade of the country. The resolution would postpone discussion on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Both wall street journal and this new York Times It was reported that the US President did not reject the plan outright but questioned the honesty of the Iranian leadership.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to deny any delay in nuclear talks in an interview on Fox News on Monday.
Regarding the proposal submitted by Pakistan to the US, he said, “We cannot let them get away with it.” “We have to make sure that whatever deal is made, whatever agreement is made, it definitely prevents them from moving toward nuclear weapons at any point.”
Washington is demanding that Iran hand over highly enriched uranium and abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons. Tehran denies seeking a bomb but insists on its right to a civilian nuclear program, including uranium enrichment.
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Thank you for joining our Monday coverage of the Middle East as uncertainty remains over whether the United States and Iran will resume talks on an end to the war.
But first, a recap of Monday’s events:
US President Donald Trump met top security advisers to discuss an Iranian resolution passed through Pakistan to Washington.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was in St. Petersburg, Russia, on the fourth leg of a whirlwind diplomatic tour. Araghchi blamed Washington for the failed talks due to its “excessive demands” after the White House canceled the negotiators’ visit to Pakistan.
Iranian officials say Tehran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and ends the war. However, US President Donald Trump said Washington wants a comprehensive agreement covering Iran’s nuclear and missile programs.
Dozens of countries called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as UN chief Antonio Guterres warned that the humanitarian toll from the war was rising. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being “humiliated” by Iran and criticized Washington for lacking a clear strategy to end the conflict.
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