Trump Rejects Iran's Proposal to End War

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war Friday, expressing dissatisfaction as negotiations continued amid a fragile ceasefire and a key congressional deadline. The announcement came on May 1, 2026, the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury, which began with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets on February 28.

Iran delivered the proposal to mediators in Pakistan late Thursday, according to state media. Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said, "They want to make a deal, I'm not satisfied with it, so we'll see what happens." He described Iran's leadership as "disjointed" and declined to detail specific shortcomings, adding, "They're asking for things I can't agree to." The plan reportedly sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports while postponing talks on Tehran's nuclear program. Trump has prioritized preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons as a core reason for the conflict.

A shaky three-week ceasefire, arranged through Pakistani mediation and announced around April 8, has largely held despite mutual accusations of violations. Negotiations shifted to phone...