The president of the United States, Donald Trump, has spoken this Monday about the ten-point proposal presented by Iran as a counteroffer to negotiations mediated by third countries. According to Trump, Tehran's initiative is “significant, a step forward,” but “it is not enough” to end the war in the region.
The leader has stressed from the White House that it is up to Iran to take concrete measures to end the conflict quickly. “It could end very soon, if they do what they have to do. They know it, I believe they are negotiating in good faith,” Trump assured at an event aimed at raising funds for vulnerable children. The president has insisted that the United States maintains the expectation that Iran will act responsibly to avoid a military escalation.
Labels his ultimatum as “non-extendable”
Trump has reiterated that the deadline set for Iran to reach an agreement is "non-extendable". If a consensus is not reached before Tuesday night in Washington, he has warned that the country's power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure could be targets of attacks.
Despite everything, Trump has recognized the pressure of American public opinion. According to recent polls, two-thirds of voters want the war to end as soon as possible, a factor that the president admitted influences the decisions of the White House. “Americans want our troops to come home,” Trump has stated.