Trump says he is reviewing new Iranian proposal to end war
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the ongoing conflict, following earlier rejected talks and a continuing three-week ceasefire. Iran has reportedly sent a 14-point proposal via Pakistan, while the U.S. maintains pressure through sanctions and a naval blockade. Meanwhile, concerns grow over the health of imprisoned Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, as Iranian authorities oppose her transfer for medical treatment.
- ▪Donald Trump stated he is reviewing a new Iranian peace proposal delivered through Pakistan.
- ▪Iran sent a 14-point proposal in response to a U.S. nine-point plan, with the ceasefire holding for three weeks.
- ▪Iran hanged two men accused of spying for Israel, one allegedly linked to intelligence about the Natanz nuclear site.
- ▪Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, was hospitalized after a cardiac crisis and faces obstacles to receiving proper medical care.
- ▪The U.S. warned shipping companies against paying Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening sanctions on various forms of payment.
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U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters before he boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., May 2, en route Miami. AP-YonhapWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war.“I’ll let you know about it later," he said before boarding Air Force One, adding that “they’re going to give me the exact wording now.”Two semiofficial Iranian outlets, Tasnim and Fars, believed to be close to Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, said Iran has sent a 14-point proposal via Pakistan in response to a nine-point U.S. proposal.Trump rejected a previous Iranian proposal this week. However, conversations have continued, and the three-week ceasefire appears to be holding.The U.S.
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