Trump Pressures Tehran to Move Quickly on U.S. Ceasefire Proposal
A person stands next to the remnant of an Iranian missile, in Beitin village near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iran to act swiftly on a proposed ceasefire plan aimed at ending nearly four weeks of intense conflict across the Middle East. His remarks came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Tehran is reviewing the U.S. proposal but is not engaged in direct negotiations, insisting that current exchanges through intermediaries do not constitute formal dialogue. Indirect communication between the two countries is reportedly being facilitated by Pakistan, with additional support from Turkey and Egypt. Despite this, Iranian officials maintain a firm stance, emphasizing continued resistance and rejecting the notion of active talks. Trump, however, has publicly claimed that Iranian leaders are eager for a deal, asserting that they are under immense pressure both domestically and militarily. He warned Tehran...