Iran Considers US Proposal for Peace, Amidst Conflicting Statements

Tehran. Iran has stated that it is still considering the proposal put forward by the United States for ending the war.

Even as reports emerge of the two sides nearing an agreement, Iran has clarified that the proposal is still under consideration.

This issue came to the forefront after American media Axios claimed that the White House was preparing to sign a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran. However, a senior member of the Iranian parliament dismissed this as merely America's 'wish list,' while the Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Tehran would share its views on the American proposal with mediator Pakistan.

Pakistan's Foreign Minister mentioned that his country is striving to turn this ceasefire into a lasting peace. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed that there had been very good conversations with Iran in the last 24 hours and the possibility of an agreement is strong.

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According to media reports, the one-page, 14-point proposal, kept secret by American officials, will set a framework for detailed nuclear negotiations. This proposal includes points such as restricting Iran's nuclear enrichment, lifting sanctions on Iran, and resuming free passage in the Strait of Hormuz.

However, sources say that all these conditions will only be implemented after a final agreement. News agency Reuters also confirmed this proposal, although it has not been officially released.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghei said that the American proposal is being reviewed and Pakistan will be informed only after reaching a conclusion. On the other hand, spokesperson of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament, Ebrahim Rezaei, commented on social media that America cannot achieve anything through negotiations in a war it is losing. He warned that Iran's finger is on the trigger and a strong response will be given if America does not surrender and provide the necessary concessions.

Trump has also threatened to restart the attack if an agreement is not reached. He warned that if Iran does not agree to the deal, 'the bombing will start, and it will be at a much higher level and intensity than before.'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had stated that the US-Israeli military operation 'Operation Epic Fury' ended after achieving its objectives. Although Trump claimed that Iran agreed never to build nuclear weapons, Tehran has not confirmed this.

Trump recently postponed 'Project Freedom,' launched by the US to facilitate oil flow and bring the global economy back on track. Although Iran has not formally responded to this, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) have indicated that the Strait of Hormuz will open only if the threat of attack ends.

This waterway, through which 20 percent of the world's oil is transported, has been obstructed since February. Although there was a ceasefire in early April, smooth passage of ships has not yet been possible.

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that there is full coordination between Trump and himself on the Iran issue. He clarified that their main objective is to remove all enriched nuclear material from Iran and destroy its nuclear capability.

While these statements are being made, Israel has carried out an airstrike in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, for the first time since the April ceasefire. Netanyahu said that the target was a Hezbollah commander who attacked the Israeli army. Despite the ceasefire, attacks between Israel and Hezbollah continue, with each accusing the other of violations.