Amid continued U.S.-Iran tensions, President Donald Trump has said he will consider a fresh peace proposal from Tehran while warning that military action remains an option.
This comes as diplomatic efforts between both countries remain stalled, with negotiations deadlocked since a ceasefire took effect on April 8. A previous round of peace talks aimed at ending a more than two-month conflict reportedly collapsed in Pakistan.
Iranian media outlets, including Tasnim and Fars, reported that Tehran has submitted a 14-point proposal to mediator Pakistan. The plan reportedly includes ending hostilities on all fronts and introducing a new framework for the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Reacting on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he would review the proposal but questioned its credibility, insisting Iran had not “paid a big enough price” for its past actions over the last decades.
In a brief comment to reporters in Florida, Trump declined to specify conditions that could trigger renewed strikes but suggested the option remains on the table.
“If they misbehave, if they do something bad… it’s a possibility that could happen”, he said.
On the Iranian side, senior military official Mohammad Jafar Asadi warned that renewed conflict between both countries remains likely, accusing the United States of failing to honour agreements.
Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, also said Iran is prepared for either diplomacy or continued confrontation, stressing that the responsibility now lies with Washington.
Meanwhile, tensions over the Strait of Hormuz remain high, with reports indicating Iran has tightened control over the vital oil shipping route since the conflict began, contributing to a sharp rise in global oil prices.
In Lebanon, fighting also continued on Saturday as Israel carried out strikes on Hezbollah positions despite a separate ceasefire arrangement, further heightening regional instability.
