Trump Claims Iran Negotiations in 'Final Stages' Amid New Diplomatic Push

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that negotiations with Iran have reached their \"final stages,\" though he paired the diplomatic update with a stern warning. Trump stated the U.S. would wait \"a few days\" for a formal response but cautioned that failsafe measures could include \"nasty\" options or direct military action. This rhetoric comes as Tehran confirms it is currently examining a new U.S. proposal delivered through Pakistani intermediaries, while simultaneously maintaining its own 14-point proposal for de-escalation. The diplomatic landscape has broadened with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan publicly backing a \"reasonable solution\" following a phone call with President Trump. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated that while Tehran remains open to all options, any lasting agreement must be based on mutual respect rather than coercive pressure. Regional actors appear to be intensifying efforts to transition the current ceasefire into a more permanent settlement to avoid renewed hostilities. On the ground, the economic impact of the standoff persists as the Strait of Hormuz remains under significant strain. Although the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have coordinated the passage of 26 vessels recently, shipping through the vital waterway has not normalized. Tanker traffic continues to face abnormal conditions and constraints, maintaining high risk levels in global energy markets. No new proxy strikes or fresh U.S. sanctions were reported in the last 24 hours, suggesting a cautious pause as both sides weigh the latest diplomatic offers.