Iran Calls Trump‑Rejected Proposal Reasonable
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- Esmail Baghaei said the Iranian peace proposal rejected by Trump was “reasonable and generous,” asserting Iran only demanded its legitimate rights and accusing the US of “unreasonable demands.”
- Donald Trump posted on social media that he found the Iranian proposal “totally unacceptable,” a comment that sent oil prices surging.
- Trita Parsi explained that Iran’s offer includes diluting part of its uranium stockpile, shipping some to a third country, and pausing enrichment for 12 years—longer than Tehran’s earlier 3‑5‑year offer but shorter than Trump’s 15‑20‑year demand.
- Tasnim News Agency reported that Iran’s text stresses immediate war termination, lifting US sanctions, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian management of the strait if US commitments are met.
- Donald Trump said he had a “very nice” call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Iran’s response, noting their “good relationship.”
- Esmail Baghaei rebutted accusations of Iranian irrationality, citing Iran’s non‑deployment of troops, lack of bullying in the Western Hemisphere, and no assassinations during negotiations.
Why it matters: Iran gains a platform to portray its proposal as a concession, while the U.S. faces domestic criticism for rejecting a deal that could lower oil prices and ease sanctions, and Israel’s influence appears to shape U.S. red‑line demands on the uranium stockpile.
