US Proposal to End Middle East War Called “American Wishlist” by Iran Amid Trump’s Bombing Threats

The latest US attempt to broker peace with Iran in the Middle East is being dismissed by Tehran as nothing more than an “American wishlist,” according to Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s parliament national security commission. Rezaei’s blunt rejection follows reports from Axios claiming Washington and Tehran were nearing a one-page memorandum to end the war — a claim Iranian officials say is far from reality.

Rezaei warned on social media that Iran “has its finger on the trigger and is ready” to respond with “harsh and regrettable” force if the US or its allies try to impose demands or mischief. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, echoed this skepticism, stating Tehran is still reviewing the US proposal, which reportedly includes a moratorium on nuclear enrichment — a demand Iranian officials have strongly rejected as excessive and unrealistic.

This diplomatic stalemate unfolds against a backdrop of escalating threats from President Donald Trump, who announced on his Truth Social platform that if Iran does not “agree to give what has been agreed,” the US will resume bombing with “much higher level and intensity” than before. Trump’s vague ultimatum comes after a rapid policy flip-flop: from military escalation and naval blockades in the Strait of Hormuz to a brief pause in operations citing “great progress” toward a deal, only to return to threats of intensified conflict within days.

The US military blockade has already forced over 50 commercial vessels to turn back or return to port, deepening tensions in the strategically vital Gulf region. Despite claims of negotiation progress, Iran insists the nuclear issue is not currently on the table, focusing instead on the “termination of the war.” The contradictory signals from Washington reveal a chaotic approach that risks further destabilizing the region.

Adding to the turmoil, a recent Department of Homeland Security intelligence report links the US-Israeli conflict with Iran as a potential motive behind an attempted assassination at a White House event, underscoring how the war’s fallout is reverberating domestically.

Trump’s erratic foreign policy moves — from threats to “Epic Fury” bombing campaigns to temporary humanitarian gestures — expose a president flailing amid a crisis of his own making. The US push for a deal is less about genuine diplomacy and more about leveraging conflict to distract from domestic scandals and consolidate power, leaving the region precariously balanced on the edge of further violence.