Washington (Monitoring Desk) Efforts to end the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran have suffered a setback as US President Donald Trump appears unhappy with Iran’s latest proposal.
According to an international news agency, a US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that Iran’s recent offer—which proposed postponing talks on its nuclear program until after discussions on ending the war and resolving Gulf maritime disputes—is not acceptable to Washington. The US stance is that nuclear issues must be addressed from the outset.
Due to this development, hopes for resolving the conflict have weakened further. The ongoing war has not only disrupted global energy supply chains but has also contributed to rising inflation and loss of human lives.
The White House spokesperson said that the United States will not negotiate through the media and remains clear on its core conditions. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues diplomatic efforts to end the war, but progress has slowed due to recent disagreements.
Sources said Iran’s proposal includes a phased negotiation framework, with the first phase focusing on a ceasefire and guarantees against future conflict, followed by discussions on maritime transport and the Strait of Hormuz.
On the other hand, disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have reduced oil supply, leading to a renewed rise in global market prices. Experts say traders are more concerned with actual crude oil flow than statements, which has now significantly declined.
Iranian authorities, meanwhile, have strongly reacted to US actions, terming them “maritime piracy,” while core differences between both countries persist, making any immediate peace agreement appear unlikely.
