Trump says latest Iran peace proposal is 'totally unacceptable'
President Donald Trump said Sunday afternoon that the latest peace proposal from Iran’s leadership is “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE” as the two sides struggle to agree on a long-term peace plan.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump stated that Iran's latest peace proposal is "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE."
- Iran responded to the U.S. proposal via Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
- A key sticking point in negotiations is Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon.
- The conflict has caused an estimated $144 billion in economic damage to Iran and rising gas prices in the U.S.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated Trump's desire to remove enriched uranium from Iran.
- A ceasefire signed on April 8 remains in effect despite recent exchanges of fire.
- Trump also announced the release of five prisoners from Russia and Belarus.