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U.S. and Iran Clash Over Nuclear Proposal Amid Conflicting Claims

President Trump asserts a formal U.S. proposal has been delivered, while Iran denies receipt and criticizes contradictory messaging.

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An Iranian military truck carries parts of a Sayad 4-B missile past a portrait of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a military parade as part of a ceremony marking the country's annual army day in Tehran on April 17, 2024.
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Overview

  • President Trump stated that the U.S. has presented Iran with a formal nuclear deal proposal, urging swift action to avoid unspecified consequences.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied receiving any written proposal, calling U.S. messaging confusing and contradictory.
  • Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed Trump's comments, asserting that Iran feels no pressure to respond to U.S. demands.
  • Talks between the U.S. and Iran remain stalled over Iran's uranium enrichment program, which Tehran insists on retaining for peaceful purposes.
  • European powers met with Iranian officials in Istanbul, emphasizing diplomacy and warning of potential sanctions if no agreement is reached.