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NewsNY Post PoliticsMay 1, 2026United States

President Trump Rejects Iran's Latest Peace Proposal, Keeps Military Options Open

President Trump has dismissed Iran's most recent proposal to end the ongoing conflict, stating that the terms are unacceptable. The President maintains that all options, including further military strikes, remain on the table while asserting that the 60-day limit on military engagement without Congressional approval is unconstitutional.

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Why It Matters

The conflict has reached its 60-day mark, a threshold under the that typically requires Congressional authorization for continued military engagement, which the President is currently bypassing.

Key Facts

  • President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal as a 'non-starter'.
  • The conflict reached its 60-day mark on April 29, 2026.
  • President Trump stated he considers the 60-day War Powers Act limit on military engagement without Congressional approval to be unconstitutional.
  • The President claims that no previous US president has adhered to the 60-day limit in the War Powers Resolution.
  • The US administration demands that Iran permanently cease its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
  • Iran has requested that issues regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz be prioritized in negotiations.
  • US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff demanded that Iran commit to not moving enriched uranium or restarting activity at bombed nuclear sites.
  • President Trump declared a cease-fire on April 7, 2026, which he claims terminated the 'hostilities' that began on February 28, 2026.
  • The President stated that military strikes remain an option if a deal cannot be reached.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has been in communication with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Azerbaijan regarding the proposal.

Who's Mentioned

personAnna Kelly“White House deputy spokeswoman”personJared Kushner“US official”personIshaq Dar“Pakistan's Foreign Minister”personSteve Witkoff“US Special Envoy to the Middle East”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personDan Caine“Chief of the Joint Staff”personAbbas Araghchi“Iranian Foreign Minister”personJD Vance“Vice President of the United States”