Trump Says He Just Got Another Offer From Iran, As They Scramble in Face of Blockade
President Donald Trump stated he is reviewing a new offer from Iran to end the ongoing conflict, received while aboard Air Force One. He emphasized that while a deal is possible, military action remains an option if Iran 'misbehaves.' Analysts suggest Iran is under severe economic pressure due to U.S. sanctions and blockades, potentially limiting its ability to sustain the current situation beyond a few months.
- ▪President Donald Trump said he is reviewing a new proposal from Iran, with exact wording expected soon.
- ▪Trump indicated that military strikes could resume if Iran 'misbehaves' or 'does something bad.'
- ▪U.S. sanctions and blockades are reportedly costing Iran $435 million daily in lost trade, according to analyst Miad Maleki.
- ▪Iran has shut down the internet for nearly two months to suppress unrest, costing its economy $50 million per day.
- ▪Analyst Miad Maleki compared current pressure on Iran to levels seen only during the 1980s Iran-Iraq war.
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Trump Says He Just Got Another Offer From Iran, As They Scramble in Face of Blockade By Nick Arama | 10:02 PM on May 02, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Nathan Howard On Saturday, President Donald Trump told reporters he would be looking at a new offer from Iran to end the conflict. .@POTUS on Iran's latest proposal: "I'm looking at it [on the plane]. I'll let you know about it later... They told me about the concept of the deal.
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