Iran's skepticism is one of the reasons US VP Vance has now become involved in the negotiations. Washington has sought to reassure Tehran that “this is not a ploy, but real negotiations."
The plan, which was delivered to Iran via Pakistan, reportedly addresses Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs, as well as issues regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Airstrikes reportedly hit a Tehran neighborhood, causing severe damage. Rescue teams search the rubble, and footage shows collapsed buildings. No official confirmation from Israel or the US.
Iran’s indirect retaliation could blend cyber sabotage, arson, and proxy hits on soft targets like energy grids, Jewish sites, and dissidents, alongside an ongoing missile threat.
The Lebanese news agency reported that shrapnel from an interception had landed over a series of towns north of Beirut and led to some light wounds.
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, "We're in negotiations right now" over Iran, but would not provide details.
Officials stated that the order does not confirm a decision being made by US President Donald Trump to put boots on the ground in Iran, though it presents several options for future action.
A five-day halt in strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, following what President Donald Trump described as “productive” talks, is fueling debate over whether pressure is easing too soon.
Trump’s Iran approach mixes escalation and diplomacy, creating controlled ambiguity that calms markets while keeping Tehran and observers off balance.
Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, called US President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss the Iran crisis and offered mediation, according to The Financial Times.
The pace of the Iran war has slowed since mid-March, challenging official claims that US and Israeli strikes are maintaining maximum strike intensity.
