• Trump is reviewing Iran's 14-point peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing military conflict.
• The proposal calls for guarantees against aggression, sanctions relief, and cessation of hostilities.
• Iran and the US face challenges due to mutual mistrust and past conflicts over nuclear issues.
• The IRGC states that the US must choose between an "impossible military operation" or a "bad deal".
• Negotiations have stalled, although a ceasefire has been in place since April 8.

US President Donald Trump stated that he is currently reviewing a new 14-point proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. The proposal was sent to the United States via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator in previous talks. Trump expressed skepticism about the potential for a deal, stating on his social media platform that Iran has “not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years" according to SCMP and Al Jazeera.

The Iranian proposal seeks an end to hostilities and includes demands for the withdrawal of US forces from near Iran's borders, the lifting of the naval blockade on Iranian ports, and the cessation of Israel’s military operations in Lebanon. It aims for issues between the countries to be resolved within 30 days, focusing on "ending the war" instead of merely extending the ceasefire, as per sources from Al Jazeera and India Times.

Despite the diplomatic efforts, tensions remain high, with both side's rhetoric escalating. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the US must choose between "an impossible operation or a bad deal," emphasizing that the options available to the US are increasingly limited due to their actions in the region. Iranian officials emphasize their readiness for both negotiation and confrontation, reflecting the dual track of their strategy, as reported by India Times and Le Monde.

As of now, the ceasefire that took effect on April 8 remains in place, but further negotiations have yet to yield significant outcomes, highlighting the challenges posed by mutual distrust and diverging preconditions surrounding issues like Iran’s nuclear program. Trump's previous comments regarding military strikes raised concerns about potential escalations if Iran “misbehaves,” a sentiment echoed by various sources, including BBC and India Times.