Trump ‘set to reject’ Iran’s new proposal to end the war

WorldPolitics
28 Apr 2026 • 7:45 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump ‘set to reject’ Iran’s new proposal to end the war

  • Donald Trump is reportedly unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, according to insiders familiar with the matter.
  • Iran has outlined its 'red lines' for Washington, reportedly seeking to remove its nuclear programme from the agenda of any talks.
  • US officials are wary of reopening the Strait of Hormuz without first resolving ongoing questions surrounding Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
  • Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the push to decouple negotiations to end the conflict from discussions regarding restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities.
  • Press secretary Karoline Leavitt affirmed that Trump’s 'red lines' concerning Iran have been clearly communicated to all involved parties.

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