Tehran has drawn a sharp line in the sand: resolve the war within 30 days, or the path back to diplomacy grows narrower by the hour.
Iran submitted a comprehensive 14-point peace proposal to the United States via Pakistani intermediaries on 1 May 2026, rejecting Washington's preference for a prolonged two-month ceasefire and demanding full resolution of the conflict within a month. President Trump told reporters on Saturday he is reviewing the new plan, though he expressed doubt it would lead to a deal. The proposal arrives on day 65 of a conflict that has reshaped the Middle East, battered global energy markets, and left two nuclear-capable powers locked in an increasingly fragile standoff.
