Trump Not Happy With Iran’s Latest Proposal

By Alex Raufoglu 07:17 28.4.2026

US President Donald Trump has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the latest proposal from Tehran, primarily because the offer fails to tackle the complexities of Iran’s nuclear program, a senior US official confirmed to RFE/RL on April 27.

The administration’s stance remains firm that any diplomatic breakthrough must include rigorous oversight and limitations on nuclear enrichment, according to the official.

Earlier that day, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump had discussed a new Iranian proposal to resolve the two-month-old war, now under a cease-fire, with his top security aides.

While there was no immediate confirmation of the new plan by Tehran, Axios cited three sources, including a US official, reporting that Iran had proposed a new way to end the conflict. The proposal reportedly suggested the United States reopen the Strait of Hormuz and that both sides postpone negotiations over Iran’s nuclear capabilities to a later stage.

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News on April 27 that the nuclear question is central to the current tensions, responding to reports that Tehran is attempting to delay discussions about its nuclear program.

“The nuclear question is the reason why we’re in this in the first place,” he said.

Rubio added that while Iran being governed by radical leadership is already a concern, the broader issue lies in its revolutionary nature and its aim to expand and export its revolution.

“If Iran was just a radical country run by radical people…it would still be a problem, but they are revolutionary. In essence, they seek to expand and export their revolution,” Rubio explained.

He emphasized that Iran seeks influence beyond its own borders, warning of the potential consequences if those aims were paired with nuclear capabilities.

“They don’t just seek to dominate Iran, they seek to dominate the region. And imagine that with a nuclear weapon,” he said.

Tehran has persistently denied wanting to develop a nuclear weapon while also resisting demands that it agree not to enrich uranium beyond levels needed for civilian nuclear purposes.

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