-Qatar's Prime Minister Advises Iran's Foreign Minister to Exercise Restraint to Avert Escalation
Washington/Doha/Tehran, May 3 (H.S.): Iran has submitted a new peace proposal to the United States. This 14-point proposal comes amid ongoing tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged receipt of the proposal. He shared this update with reporters on Saturday at Palm Beach International Airport's runway. Trump made it clear that he still does not believe a deal with Iran is feasible. He stated that he would thoroughly review the peace proposal. Meanwhile, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz persists following the U.S.-Israel military strikes at the end of February. Qatar's Prime Minister has advised Iran's Foreign Minister to act with prudence.
According to reports from CBS News, Fox News, Al Jazeera, and Tasnim, President Trump informed reporters that Iran had just sent the proposal. Despite this, he expressed doubt that Iran would agree to terms. The proposal demands guarantees against aggression, lifting of blockades, and cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon. He remarked, I haven't looked at it yet. I will review the proposal. Only after that will we officially inform the media of our stance.
Shortly after speaking to reporters, Trump posted on Truth Social: I don't think Iran's peace proposal will be acceptable. Iran has not yet paid the full price for what it has done to humanity and the world over the past 47 years. I will read it on Air Force One. He added that everything in Iran lies in ruins and that the country is desperate for a deal. He reiterated that even if the U.S. withdraws from Iran, it would take the devastated nation 20 years to rebuild.
Trump stated, The problem is, it's unclear who the universally recognized leader in Iran is right now. Sometimes one steps forward, sometimes another. In such a situation, there is a strong possibility that the U.S. could resume military strikes on certain targets. If Iran makes any improper move, it will face severe consequences. Following Trump's comments on potential strikes, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared its readiness to re-engage in war with the United States.
Meanwhile, the White House confirmed on Saturday that Nick Stewart has joined the diplomatic team working to end the war with Iran. Stewart served in the State Department during President Trump's first term. He is a sharp and experienced policy expert and a key member of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's talented team. Earlier that day, Iran's state media outlet Tasnim News revealed that Tehran had handed over the 14-point proposal to the United States.
In the midst of this military standoff, Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani held talks on Saturday with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. This comes as Qatar's natural gas plants and Hamad International Airport have been targeted to increase pressure on both countries following Israel and U.S. attacks.
According to a statement from Qatar's Foreign Ministry: The Prime Minister reaffirmed the State of Qatar's full support for mediation efforts aimed at resolving the crisis through peaceful means. He emphasized that all parties should respond positively to these efforts, fostering a conducive environment for progress in negotiations and reducing the risk of renewed tensions. Prime Minister Al-Thani urged Iran to act with wisdom while adhering to international law.
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