Key Facts
- Tehran has approached regional mediators with a plan to end the conflict on three conditions, including the United States lifting its naval blockade of Iranian ports and the postponement of nuclear negotiations.1
- U.S. President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the conflict, which has dampened hopes for a resolution that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands.
- US officials express skepticism regarding Iran's proposal, with President Trump and his national security team not satisfied with it.1
- Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, ruled out any deal that excludes Iran's nuclear programme, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons.1
