Trump says he’s reviewing latest Iran proposal: ‘Can’t imagine it would be acceptable’
President Trump stated he is reviewing a new proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, expressing doubt about its acceptability due to Iran's past actions. He emphasized that Iran has not yet paid a sufficient price for its behavior over the past 47 years and left open the possibility of renewed U.S. military strikes. The announcement follows heightened tensions and a scheduled meeting of Israel's security cabinet amid stalled nuclear negotiations and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪President Trump said he is reviewing Iran’s latest proposal but doubts its acceptability.
- ▪Trump warned that the U.S. might restart strikes on Iran if it 'misbehaves' or takes hostile actions.
- ▪Iran has demanded the U.S. lift its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz before discussing its nuclear program.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called a security cabinet meeting amid rising regional tensions.
- ▪Iranian official Mohammad Jafar Asadi stated that renewed conflict with the U.S. is likely.
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World News Trump says he’s reviewing latest Iran proposal: ‘Can’t imagine it would be acceptable’ By David Spector Published May 2, 2026, 8:34 p.m. ET President Trump said late Saturday that he is reviewing Iran’s latest proposal for ending the war as tensions with the Islamic Republic continue to mount. “I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can’t imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years,” Trump posted on Truth Social. Trump made the post shortly after talking to reporters as he boarded Air Force One in Florida, and expressed skepticism about the possibility of a deal.
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