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Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to respond to latest US proposals, MoU, sources tell 'Post'

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  • Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not yet responded to the latest US proposal regarding nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz issues.
  • The latest US proposal, shared with Israeli sources, reflects a tougher stance by President Trump following Khamenei's delayed response to a previous memorandum of understanding.
  • Iranian officials Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf and Abbas Araghchi have made statements contradicting some of Trump's assertions about the negotiations and the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to respond to the latest proposal submitted by the United States, according to two sources familiar with the matter. This latest proposal, which was shared with Israeli sources, reportedly reflects a tougher stance from U.S. President Donald Trump concerning both the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.

President Trump was angered by Khamenei’s failure to respond to the previous proposal and has consequently hardened the US demands toward Iran

— Source familiar with the matterA source told The Jerusalem Post about the U.S. reaction to Iran's delayed response.

The delay in Khamenei's response follows his failure to address a previous draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that had been agreed upon by Iranian and American negotiators. One source indicated that President Trump was angered by Khamenei's inaction, leading to hardened U.S. demands toward Iran. Senior Israeli officials reportedly find it difficult to envision Iran accepting the current proposal, characterizing the situation as a "game of chicken" between Tehran and Washington.

This has become a game of chicken between Tehran and Washington: Who will blink first? Will Trump agree to back away from his demands, or will Tehran accept conditions it has so far been unwilling to accept?

— Israeli sourceAn Israeli source described the standoff between the U.S. and Iran.

Adding to the complex diplomatic landscape, statements from top Iranian officials have contradicted some of President Trump's assertions. Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's top negotiator, posted on X/Twitter that "concessions are seized not through dialogue, but with missiles," and that in negotiations, "we merely make them understand." He further stated, "The winner of any agreement is the one who is better prepared for war from the day after."

We seize concessions not through dialogue, but with missiles. In negotiations, we merely make them understand.

— Mohammad-Bagher GhalibafIran's top negotiator commented on the nature of negotiations and concessions.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reported on X that he had discussed the Strait of Hormuz and its future administration with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi, emphasizing alignment with sovereign responsibilities and international law. Araghchi also expressed Iran's solidarity with Oman against any threats, welcoming consultations with neighboring states.

The winner of any agreement is the one who is better prepared for war from the day after.

— Mohammad-Bagher GhalibafGhalibaf shared his perspective on the outcome of agreements.
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