Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
Washington, May 3: US President Donald Trump said he has been briefed on the broad outline of a potential agreement with Iran but is waiting for the final draft before taking a decision, even as he warned that military action remains an option if Tehran does not comply with US expectations.
Speaking to reporters before departing West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said he had been informed about the “concept” of the deal and was now awaiting precise wording before responding. His comments come amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges and heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Trump also reiterated that the option of renewed military strikes has not been taken off the table, signalling a continued strategy that blends negotiation with pressure.
In a post on Truth Social, he further expressed scepticism about the proposed agreement, stating that he could not imagine it being acceptable without what he described as greater accountability from Iran for its past actions.
According to Iranian officials, Tehran has submitted a proposal that would reopen shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and end what it calls a US-imposed blockade. However, the plan reportedly postpones detailed discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme, a condition Washington has not accepted.
Iran’s diplomatic outreach has intensified in recent days. Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi briefed foreign diplomats in Tehran, presenting what Iranian authorities describe as a renewed initiative aimed at de-escalating tensions with both the United States and Israel.
Iran has said the proposal was conveyed through Pakistan, which is acting as an intermediary in indirect negotiations. Officials in Tehran have stressed that while they remain open to diplomacy based on national interests, the country is prepared to respond strongly to any military escalation.
The developments highlight the fragile state of US-Iran relations, with both sides simultaneously exploring diplomatic avenues while maintaining pressure through military and strategic posturing.