Iran receives US response to latest peace proposal
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Updated · BBC.com · May 3
Iran receives US response to latest peace proposal
13 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 3
Tehran said the reply was delivered via Pakistan and is under review, while Donald Trump said he doubted Iran's 14-point plan would be acceptable.
Iranian media said the proposal sought a US military pullback from near Iran, an end to the naval blockade and hostilities, and a deal within 30 days.
Trump said renewed strikes remained possible and insisted US forces would stay, as congressional pressure grows over the war's cost, aims and legal basis after the 8 April ceasefire.
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US-Iran Peace Plan Deadlock in May 2026: Core Demands, Mediation, and Escalation Risks
Overview
In early May 2026, the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran faces deep challenges as both sides hold firm to opposing core demands: Iran insists on lifting sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz before curbing its nuclear and missile programs, while the US demands security concessions first. President Trump remains skeptical of Iran's leadership and warns of renewed strikes, while the US naval blockade worsens economic tensions and hinders diplomacy. Pakistan plays a key mediating role amid its own economic struggles, supported by Gulf aid. Meanwhile, Iran's harsh crackdown on protests and ongoing regional conflicts, including Israeli actions in Lebanon, further threaten stability, making a lasting peace unlikely without major shifts.