Trump Dismisses Iran’s Peace Proposal as “Not Acceptable,” Keeps Military Options Open

President Donald Trump has made it clear he is not interested in Iran’s latest attempt to de-escalate the ongoing regional conflict. According to a report from The Times of Israel cited by Nepal News, Trump told Kan News correspondent Nathan Guttman in a phone call that Iran’s 14-point proposal is “not acceptable” to him. “I’ve studied it, I’ve studied everything – it’s not acceptable,” Trump said bluntly.

The Iranian proposal, delivered through a Pakistani intermediary, calls for ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and demands the withdrawal of US forces from areas near Iran, the release of frozen Iranian assets, the lifting of sanctions, and new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran insists the conflict should be resolved within 30 days, contrasting with the US’s two-month ceasefire offer.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that Washington’s response has been received and is under review, emphasizing that the proposal aims solely to end the conflict, not address nuclear issues. However, Trump’s rejection underscores deep divisions over how to proceed.

Trump’s comments reveal a stark choice: “Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them… or do we want to try and make a deal?” he said. While expressing a preference to avoid bombing “on a human basis,” he insisted that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is non-negotiable.

The US president also weighed in on Israeli domestic politics, urging Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom Trump calls a “wartime prime minister.” “They wouldn’t have Israel if it wasn’t for me and Bibi in that order,” Trump declared, framing the pardon as essential for Netanyahu to focus on the war instead of legal troubles.

This rejection comes amid a fragile ceasefire that has held since early April, following intense US and Israeli strikes on Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure. Reports indicate that Washington demands concrete commitments on Iran’s nuclear program upfront, while Tehran prioritizes relief from military and economic pressure first.

Trump’s dismissal of the proposal and his readiness to consider military options highlight the administration’s ongoing strategy of maximum pressure and unilateral demands. This hardline approach risks further destabilizing the region and undermines diplomatic efforts aimed at a peaceful resolution.

At a time when tensions are dangerously high, Trump’s refusal to engage seriously with Iran’s peace overture and his public meddling in Israeli politics reveal an administration prioritizing loyalty and confrontation over diplomacy and stability. The consequences of these choices could be dire not just for the Middle East but for global security.