Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, U.S. official says
U.S. President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with Iran's recent proposal to end the ongoing war, which has raised concerns about energy supplies and inflation. The proposal suggests postponing discussions on Iran's nuclear program until after the war is resolved, a stance that does not align with U.S. priorities. As diplomatic efforts stall, oil prices continue to rise amid the conflict's impact on shipping in the region.
- ▪Trump is unhappy with Iran's proposal to resolve the war, which has disrupted energy supplies and caused inflation.
- ▪Iran's proposal sets aside discussions on its nuclear program until after the war is concluded.
- ▪Oil prices have resumed rising as the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz remains constrained.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war, a U.S. official said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands. Iran’s latest proposal would set aside discussion of Iran’s nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over shipping from the Gulf are resolved.That is unlikely to satisfy the U.S., which says nuclear issues must be dealt with from the outset, and Mr. Trump was unhappy with Iran’s proposal for that reason, a U.S. official briefed on the President’s Monday (April 27, 2026) meeting with his advisers said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
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