Trump and the Iran peace plan: why a compromise is not yet possible
In a post on Truth Social, Trump confirmed that he had received the plan but described it as dubious. According to the politician, Iran has not yet paid a ‘high enough price’ for its actions on the world stage over the past decades.
The essence of Tehran’s proposal
Iran has laid out its 14-point plan in an attempt to take the nuclear issue out of the negotiations. Tehran proposes:
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To open the Strait of Hormuz to free navigation;
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A ceasefire, particularly in Lebanon;
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Lifting sanctions and unfreezing frozen Iranian assets;
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Withdraw US forces from the region.
Why is the US opposed?
The main point of contention is the nuclear programme. Iran wants to first halt hostilities and lift the economic blockade, and only then discuss nuclear restrictions. The White House and Donald Trump insist on the opposite: without a clear and transparent nuclear agreement, the conflict cannot be considered resolved.
At present, the situation looks like an attempt by Tehran to bargain for a ‘cheap peace’, whilst Trump’s stance remains as hardline as possible: first, full accountability for past actions and nuclear guarantees, and only then the lifting of sanctions.
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