Donald Trump rejects Iran’s proposal as unacceptable
Tehran’s latest proposal had appeared more conciliatory both on the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program
Partial climbdown by Iran: Says “yes” to negotiations without lifting the naval blockade, puts nuclear issues and the opening of Hormuz on the table
Tehran is attempting a partial convergence with Washington and says it is ready to enter talks, conditions permitting, early next week. It is linking nuclear issues with sanctions relief. “They want a deal, but we’re not there yet,” Trump said
Iran submits new proposal to US to end the war
Tehran’s latest proposal, delivered through Pakistani mediation, comes at a moment when negotiations appear to have reached a stalemate