Trump Reviews New Iranian Proposal as Ceasefire Holds Amid Ongoing Tensions

By Ginika Igboke 

The White House said U.S. President Donald Trump held discussions with national security advisers after Iran submitted a new proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed during a briefing that the proposal was discussed but declined to provide details. She emphasized that Trump’s core demands remain unchanged, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and requiring Iran to relinquish its uranium, which he says is necessary to prevent the development of nuclear weapons.

“I wouldn’t say they’re considering it,” Leavitt said. “There was a discussion this morning that I don’t want to get ahead of, and you’ll hear directly from the president.”

U.S. Rejects Conditional Strait Proposal

A ceasefire between the United States and Iran has largely held since it was announced earlier this month, though Washington continues to enforce a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected reports that Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz under certain conditions. In an interview, Rubio said such an arrangement—requiring ships to seek Iran’s permission or pay fees—would not be acceptable.

“These are international waterways,” Rubio said, adding that no country should control access or impose conditions on global transit routes.

Iran Engages Russia Amid Conflict

At the same time, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin and other officials. Araghchi told state media the visit was an opportunity to consult on recent developments in the conflict.

He also claimed U.S. military operations had not achieved their objectives, despite reports that strikes by the United States and Israel had killed senior Iranian figures and weakened parts of Iran’s military.

Rising Oil and Gas Prices

Amid the uncertainty, energy prices have continued to climb. According to the American Automobile Association, the average price of gasoline in the United States rose to $4.11 per gallon on Monday. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices increased by more than 2 percent, reaching $107 per barrel.