Trump Rejects Iran Cease-Fire Proposal as Tuesday Attack Deadline Looms
President threatens massive strikes on bridges and power plants as diplomatic efforts falter with hours remaining before deadline.
President Trump declared Iran's latest cease-fire proposal "not good enough" on Monday, maintaining his threat to launch devastating attacks on civilian infrastructure by Tuesday evening as diplomatic efforts appear to be collapsing. The rejection came as Iranian officials conveyed a 10-point proposal through Pakistani intermediaries, seeking an end to attacks and sanctions in exchange for de-escalation.
Trump has repeatedly threatened to target bridges, power plants, and other civilian facilities across Iran if the country does not meet his demands by Tuesday evening. The president's uncompromising stance has alarmed international allies who are struggling to find diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation of the conflict that has already drawn in Israel and threatens to destabilize the entire Middle East region.
At a White House news conference, Trump provided new details about the recent rescue of a downed American airman but offered no clear path out of the war with Iran. The president described the mission as risky and praised the military personnel involved, though he stopped short of outlining any diplomatic initiatives that might prevent the Tuesday deadline from triggering expanded hostilities.
Iran's proposal, delivered through Pakistani diplomatic channels, reportedly includes demands for an end to both military attacks and economic sanctions. However, administration officials indicated the terms were unacceptable to Washington, which has insisted on unconditional Iranian compliance with previous ultimatums regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and cessation of support for regional proxy forces.
The looming deadline has created intense pressure on international mediators and raised fears of a broader regional war. Global leaders have expressed growing concern about Trump's unpredictable approach to the crisis, with many noting that his ever-changing threats have made it difficult to establish consistent diplomatic channels. With less than 24 hours remaining before the president's stated deadline, the international community is bracing for potential escalation that could have far-reaching consequences for global energy markets and regional stability.
Originally reported by NYT.