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Trump's Response to Iran's New Peace Proposal Expected Sunday
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Trump's Response to Iran's New Peace Proposal Expected Sunday

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Iran submitted a revised peace proposal to the United States via Pakistan to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Washington's response to the proposal is expected Sunday, according to Pakistani sources.
  • President Trump stated that negotiators are close to a deal, warning Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons.

Iran has presented a revised peace proposal to the United States, mediated by Pakistan, aiming to end the ongoing conflict and secure the Strait of Hormuz. Two Pakistani sources familiar with the negotiations revealed that Washington's response to this latest offer is anticipated on Sunday.

We will either reach a good deal, or we will blow them up.

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's statement on the progress of negotiations with Iran.

President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations are nearing a critical stage. Speaking to CBS News, he stated, "We will either reach a good deal, or we will blow them up." Trump reiterated the U.S. stance that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons, emphasizing that Tehran's enriched uranium must be handled satisfactorily. He affirmed, "I will only sign a deal where we have everything we want."

I will only sign a deal where we have everything we want.

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump's condition for signing a deal with Iran.

Meanwhile, Iran expressed cautious optimism. Ismail Bangai, a spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, noted a reduction in differences during negotiations but acknowledged that issues remain to be discussed through mediators. He suggested waiting to see the outcome in the next three to four days. Iranian state television reported Bangai stating that the latest draft agreement provides a framework, with details to be discussed within 30 to 60 days to reach a final accord.

The trend this week was towards reducing differences, but there are still issues that need to be discussed through mediators.

— Ismail BangaiIranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson on the ongoing negotiations.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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