Trump examines Iran’s new peace proposal but finds it unlikely to be acceptable

(SeaPRwire) –   On Saturday, President Donald Trump stated he is currently evaluating a fresh proposal from Iran aimed at concluding the conflict, though he expressed doubt that it would result in a viable agreement.

“I will provide an update later,” he remarked before boarding Air Force One, noting that “they are currently finalizing the specific language for me.”

Shortly after his comments to the press, Trump took to social media to address the proposal, stating he “cannot imagine it would be acceptable, given that they have yet to pay a sufficient price for their actions against humanity and the world over the past 47 years.”

Two semi-official Iranian news agencies, Tasnim and Fars—both considered aligned with the nation’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard—reported that Iran submitted a 14-point counter-proposal via Pakistan in response to a nine-point U.S. plan. Iranian state media has remained silent on the matter. Pakistan has previously facilitated negotiations between the two nations.

Although Trump dismissed a prior Iranian offer earlier this week, diplomatic channels remain open, and a three-week ceasefire appears to be holding.

Additionally, the U.S. president has proposed a new strategy to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint through which roughly one-fifth of global oil and natural gas trade typically flows.

Health of imprisoned Iranian activist deteriorates

The family and foundation of imprisoned Iranian human rights attorney Narges Mohammadi reported on Saturday that her health is at “very high risk,” noting that Iran’s Intelligence Ministry is blocking her transfer to Tehran for specialized medical care.

Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate in her early 50s, was rushed to a hospital in Zanjan on Friday following a cardiac emergency and fainting spell. Her family attributes her declining health in part to injuries sustained during a beating at the time of her December arrest.

Her foundation stated that medical staff in Zanjan have requested her full medical history before proceeding with treatment and have advised that she be moved to Tehran.

However, her husband, Taghi Rahmani, who resides in Paris, stated in a voice message shared with The Associated Press that the Intelligence Ministry has denied permission for her transfer to undergo an angiography.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee issued a statement calling on Iranian authorities to immediately allow Mohammadi to be treated by her own medical team, declaring that her life is in their hands.

“She possesses the mental fortitude for incarceration, but her body does not. The Ministry of Intelligence would not be bothered if she were to die,” her husband told Sky News.

He further noted that their children have not seen Mohammadi since 2015.

Prior to her December 12 arrest, Mohammadi had been serving a sentence of 13 years and nine months for charges related to collusion against state security and anti-government propaganda, though she had been on medical furlough since late 2024.

The foundation confirmed that her legal team is currently appealing the decision to the General Prosecutor’s office.

U.S. issues sanctions warning to shipping firms

The United States has cautioned shipping companies that they may face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying the ongoing standoff over control of the waterway.

Iran effectively shuttered the strait by targeting and threatening vessels following the outbreak of war between the U.S. and Israel on February 28. Tehran subsequently offered safe passage to certain ships via routes near its coastline, occasionally demanding fees.

On Friday, the U.S. warned that prohibited payments include not only cash but also “digital assets, offsets, informal swaps, or other in-kind payments,” such as charitable contributions or funds directed to Iranian embassies.

Since April 13, the U.S. has maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports to restrict the oil revenue Tehran relies on to support its struggling economy. U.S. Central Command reported on Saturday that 48 commercial vessels have been ordered to turn back.

Iran executes two men for alleged espionage for Israel

Iranian authorities announced on Saturday the execution of two men convicted of spying for Israel.

According to Mizanonline, the judiciary’s news outlet, Yaghoub Karimpour was accused of transmitting “sensitive information” to an officer within Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency. Nasser Bekrzadeh was accused of providing details regarding government and religious figures, as well as information concerning Natanz, the site of a nuclear enrichment facility targeted by Israeli and U.S. airstrikes last year.

Iran has executed over a dozen individuals in recent weeks on charges of espionage and terrorism. Human rights organizations frequently criticize Iran for conducting closed-door trials where defendants are denied the opportunity to effectively contest the charges against them.