Trump Awaits Iran Response as 15-Point Peace Deal Faces “One-Sided” Backlash
Iran is expected to deliver its response to a U.S. peace proposal Friday, a key moment in efforts to halt the ongoing war. The reply could determine whether talks move forward or stall further.
The tension is already visible. U.S. officials are signaling cautious optimism, while Iranian leaders have sharply criticized the proposal behind the scenes.
According to CBS News, the Trump administration is awaiting Tehran’s formal response to a 15-point framework sent through Pakistan, which has direct contact with Iran’s security leadership. The response had not been received as of Friday morning.
But earlier signals point in the opposite direction. Reuters reported that Iran’s initial reaction was “not positive,” with officials describing the proposal as “one-sided and unfair.”
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That gap raises new uncertainty about what the final response will actually contain. Mediators have also said Iran has not committed to negotiations and continues to reject key conditions tied to missiles and nuclear limits.
A senior Iranian official told Reuters the proposal was “one-sided and unfair.”
The stakes extend beyond diplomacy. The proposal reportedly ties sanctions relief to major military concessions, while fighting continues across the region and pressure builds on both sides.
What happens next depends on the tone of Iran’s reply. A rejection could deepen the stalemate, while even a partial counteroffer could reopen a narrow path to talks.
For now, the response itself has become the next flashpoint.
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