Trump Says He Is "Not Satisfied" with Iran's Latest Negotiation Proposal
On May 1, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington (reporters Huang Qiang and Xu Jianmei) that U.S. President Trump stated to the media at the White House that he is "not satisfied" with the latest negotiation proposal put forward by Iran.
Trump said that Iran wants to reach an agreement, but "they must come up with a suitable agreement, and I am currently not satisfied with the proposal they have put forward." The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over the phone, and "some progress has been made," but he is unsure whether a final agreement can be reached.
Trump confirmed that he has received the latest briefing from the U.S. Central Command regarding military options, stating that he has two options: military escalation and reaching an agreement, but he "would prefer to reach an agreement."
According to a report from the Islamic Republic News Agency on May 1, Iran handed over the latest negotiation proposal to the U.S. via Pakistan on April 30. U.S. media reported that on April 30, Trump received a briefing at the White House from Central Command Commander Cooper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Milley regarding new plans for potential military action against Iran.
U.S. President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest negotiation proposal during a press conference in Washington on May 1, 2023. He confirmed that negotiations are ongoing via phone and that some progress has been made, but he remains uncertain about reaching an agreement. Trump also stated he has received briefings on military options from U.S. Central Command.
- President Trump is dissatisfied with Iran's negotiation proposal.
- Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing via phone.
- Trump confirmed he has received military options briefings from U.S. Central Command.
- Iran submitted its latest negotiation proposal through Pakistan on April 30, 2023.
- Trump prefers to reach an agreement over military escalation.