WASHINGTON, May 3, 2026 — US President Donald Trump has signaled he is likely to reject Iran’s latest 14‑point peace proposal, saying Tehran has “not yet paid a big enough price” for decades of hostile actions. His remarks come amid fragile ceasefire conditions in the Gulf and growing concerns over renewed conflict.

President Donald Trump told reporters and later posted on Truth Social that he is reviewing Iran’s new peace plan but doubts it will be acceptable. “I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can’t imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years,” Trump wrote.

Iran submitted the proposal through Pakistan, outlining a one‑month deadline to resolve disputes, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the U.S. naval blockade, and permanently halt the war in Iran and Lebanon. Tehran’s state media emphasized that nuclear negotiations would be set aside until after the conflict ends and blockades are lifted.

Trump’s skepticism was reinforced during a briefing with congressional leaders, where he argued that hostilities had “terminated,” a claim aimed at meeting a 60‑day deadline under the War Powers Resolution. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the administration’s position, saying, “What President Trump said this weekend is absolutely true… that way you don’t have a war, you don’t have legal problems”.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards responded by warning that the United States faces a choice between “an impossible operation or a bad deal.” Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi added that “the ball is in the United States’ court to choose the path of diplomacy or the continuation of a confrontational approach”.

Meanwhile, tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has imposed tolls on non‑U.S. and non‑Israeli ships. Trump announced “Project Freedom,” a military initiative to guide vessels safely through the strait, prompting Iranian lawmakers to warn that any interference would violate the ceasefire.

Regional allies are bracing for potential escalation. Israeli military officials have reportedly prepared for renewed strikes, while the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations issued warnings of tanker attacks near Fujairah in the UAE.

Despite the ceasefire brokered in April, both sides continue to impose blockades that have disrupted global energy supplies. Analysts warn that failure to reach an agreement could reignite full‑scale conflict, with dire implications for oil markets and regional stability.

Trump’s rejection of Iran’s proposal underscores the deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran, leaving the future of negotiations uncertain as both sides weigh the risks of renewed hostilities against the fragile hope of peace.