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18 May 2026, 16:48

Axios reported on Monday, May 17, 2026, citing a senior U.S. official and a knowledgeable source, that Tehran has presented a new proposal for an agreement, but the White House does not consider it a "meaningful progress" and believes it is insufficient for reaching a deal.

According to the senior U.S. official, if Iran does not change its position, negotiations will continue "through bombs."

Based on Axios's report, U.S. officials say Donald Trump wants to reach an agreement to end the war, but at the same time, due to Iran's rejection of many of Washington's demands and Tehran's refusal to offer significant concessions on its nuclear program, he is also considering the option of resuming attacks.

Two U.S. officials have stated that Trump is set to hold a meeting of his senior national security team in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday to review military options.

Axios reported that Iran's new proposal, which was conveyed to the U.S. through Pakistani intermediaries on Sunday evening, contains only limited changes compared to the previous version. According to this report, the new proposal includes more explanations about Iran's commitment not to build nuclear weapons, but no specific commitment has been made regarding the cessation of uranium enrichment or the transfer of high-enriched uranium stocks.

While Iranian state media reported that the U.S. agreed to lift some oil sanctions during negotiations, the U.S. official told Axios that no sanction relief will be "free" and without reciprocal action from Iran.

This U.S. official also stated: "We really haven't made much progress. We are now at a very sensitive point, and the pressure is on Iran to respond appropriately."

He added: "It is time for the Iranians to make real concessions. We need serious, precise, and detailed discussions about the nuclear program. If this does not happen, discussions will take place through bombs, and that is regrettable."

The report further states that Iran and the U.S. do not yet have direct negotiations regarding the details of the agreement, and discussions are continuing indirectly to reach a common framework. This U.S. official claimed that the presentation of the new proposal by Iran, despite the minor changes, indicates that Tehran is concerned about further military action from the U.S. In contrast, Iranian officials have consistently emphasized that it is Trump who is in a hurry to reach an agreement, and time is on Iran's side.
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