Trump Rejects Iranian Proposal as 'Not Enough' Amid Reports of Leadership Splits in Tehran
President Trump signals progress in negotiations while the IRGC claims to have captured unexploded U.S. ordnance for study.
President Donald Trump characterized Iran's most recent diplomatic proposal as an improvement over previous offers but stated on Friday that it remains "not enough" to reach a final agreement. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration's core objectives remain unchanged, specifically the total removal of Iran's highly enriched uranium (HEU) and guaranteed freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
The diplomatic impasse comes as reports surface of significant internal friction within the Iranian government. Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly informed regional mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar that there is currently no consensus among Tehran's leadership on how to address the specific demands laid out by the Trump administration.
On the military front, Iranian state media reported that the IRGC's Imam Sajjad Unit has recovered more than 15 unexploded heavy American missiles in the Hormozgan Province. The IRGC claims these munitions have been transferred to research centers for reverse engineering. This development follows recent U.S. strikes in the region and suggests a potential intelligence challenge regarding sensitive American weapons technology.
Key Points
- President Trump described Iran's latest proposal as 'better' but insisted it does not yet meet U.S. requirements.
- The IRGC claims to have recovered over 15 unexploded heavy American missiles for reverse engineering.
- Internal divisions between Iranian leaders are reportedly stalling a unified response to U.S. demands.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirmed that freedom of navigation and HEU removal remain non-negotiable.