Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of ‘excessive demands’
Iran is currently evaluating a peace proposal while accusing the United States of making excessive demands. The situation remains tense as negotiations continue without a permanent resolution, and the U.S. is reportedly considering military action if a deal is not reached. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing, with Pakistan acting as a mediator and various countries attempting to facilitate an end to the conflict.
- ▪Iran's Foreign Minister stated that Tehran is engaged in diplomatic efforts despite U.S. demands.
- ▪The U.S. is contemplating military strikes on Iran if negotiations fail to yield results.
- ▪Pakistan's army chief visited Tehran to discuss mediation efforts aimed at preventing further escalation.
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Iran weighs peace proposal, accuses US of ‘excessive demands’Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a call with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Tehran was engaged in the diplomatic process.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 23, 2026, 02:15 PMUpdated May 23, 2026, 02:17 PMListenTEHRAN - Tehran accused the United States of “excessive demands”, Iranian media said on May 23, as US media reports raised the prospect that Washington was mulling new strikes and leaders of the Islamic republic considered the latest peace proposal.Pakistan’s powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on May 22 to bolster mediation and US President Donald Trump abruptly changed his plans to skip his son’s wedding to stay in Washington due to “circumstances…
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