U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he is reviewing a new proposal from Iran aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict, signaling a continued exchange of diplomatic overtures between the two countries.
Speaking briefly before boarding Air Force One, Trump confirmed he had received the Iranian document but offered little detail. "I'll let you know about it later," he said, adding that he expected to receive "the exact wording" shortly.
Two semi-official Iranian news outlets, Tasnim and Fars - both believed to hold close ties to Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard - reported that Tehran submitted a 14-point proposal to Washington. The offer was delivered through Pakistan, according to those reports, and came in direct response to a nine-point proposal previously put forward by the United States.
Pakistan as mediator
Pakistan has played a recurring role as an intermediary in prior rounds of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. The use of a third-party channel reflects the absence of direct diplomatic relations between Washington and Tehran, which have been severed since the 1979 Iranian Revolution and hostage crisis.
The exchange of written proposals marks a procedural step in what has been a cautious and indirect diplomatic process. The fact that Iran submitted a longer, 14-point document in response to the American nine-point offer suggests Tehran is seeking to address a broader range of issues or add conditions to any potential agreement.
Context and significance
The nature of the conflict referenced by Trump and Iranian officials was not fully specified in the available statements, though diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran in recent months has centered heavily on Iran's nuclear program and broader regional tensions.
Trump has previously indicated openness to a negotiated settlement with Iran, while Iranian officials have publicly stated conditions for any deal, including relief from U.S. economic sanctions that have severely constrained Iran's economy.
The details of both the U.S. nine-point proposal and Iran's 14-point response have not been made public by either government. Trump indicated he would provide further comment once he had reviewed the full text of Iran's submission.
The South China Morning Post first reported Trump's remarks alongside the Iranian media accounts on Saturday.
