UMVA has learned that a dramatic escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran has taken a surprising turn, with President Donald Trump revealing that he discarded a peace proposal from Iran after deeming its opening sentence "unacceptable."
Trump's comments came as he was returning to the U.S. from a three-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who agreed with Trump that Iran must not possess a nuclear weapon and must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The development has raised concerns about the potential for further conflict in the region.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, responded to Trump's comments by stating that Tehran has "no trust" in the U.S. and will only engage in negotiations with Washington if it demonstrates a genuine willingness to compromise. Araqchi emphasized that Iran will protect the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global energy supplies.
Trump's decision to dismiss Iran's peace proposal has sparked questions about the country's diplomatic efforts. The President claimed that he "looked at" Iran's response to a peace plan, but "if I don't like the first sentence, I just throw it away." He described the opening sentence as "unacceptable," adding that if Iran is to have nuclear capabilities in any form, he wouldn't bother reading the rest.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Trump expressed openness to a 20-year suspension of Iran's nuclear program, provided that the country's commitment to it is genuine. However, he also suggested that the U.S. may need to return to Iran to "do a little clean-up work" without elaborating further.
In a separate development, reports emerged of a deadly attack on Lebanon, which killed at least six people. The incident involved a double-tap attack on a car in Nabetieh, which resulted in the deaths of two men delivering food aid.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Trump and Xi Jinping have aligned their stance on Iran, with both leaders agreeing that Tehran cannot possess a nuclear weapon and must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Chinese president has not publicly commented on his talks with Trump, but his country's foreign ministry expressed frustration with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping traffic in response to U.S.-Israeli attacks, which began on February 28, causing a disruption to global energy supplies. The situation remains volatile, with many concerned about the potential for further escalation.
