Trump Says Iran 'Not Paid a Big Enough Price' As He's Given New Peace Plan
President Donald Trump stated that Iran has not paid a sufficient price for its actions over the past 47 years, responding to a new 14-point peace proposal submitted by Tehran. The proposal was delivered through Pakistani officials mediating the negotiations, with Iranian officials asserting that the U.S. must now respond. Trump expressed skepticism about the plan's acceptability, despite having extended a ceasefire with Iran last month.
- ▪Iran submitted a new 14-point peace plan to Pakistani officials mediating negotiations.
- ▪A senior Iranian official said the 'ball is in the United States’ court' regarding the peace proposal.
- ▪Trump stated he could not imagine the plan would be acceptable because Iran has not paid a big enough price for its past actions.
- ▪Trump recently extended a ceasefire with Iran but has not ruled out future military action.
- ▪The current Iranian regime came to power after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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By Ellie CookSenior Defense ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.President Donald Trump says Iran has "not yet paid a big enough price" after Tehran submitted a fresh peace deal proposal, casting fresh doubt on whether an agreement to end the war in the Middle East could be on the horizon.Iran submitted a new, 14-point plan to Pakistani officials mediating peace negotiations, Iran's semi-official Fars news outlet reported on Saturday.A top Iranian official separately said the "ball is in the United States’ court."Speaking to reporters as he boarded Air Force One on Saturday, Trump said he was about to see the "exact wording" of the proposal.In a later…
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