Iran Demands US Accept Peace Plan or Face Failure Amid Escalating Tensions

Iran has issued a stern ultimatum to the United States, demanding acceptance of its latest peace proposal to end the ongoing Middle East conflict or face inevitable failure. Tehran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, outlined a 14-point plan that includes a comprehensive ceasefire across all fronts, specifically mentioning Lebanon, and an immediate halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. The proposal also seeks the release of frozen Iranian assets. This diplomatic move follows warnings from US President Donald Trump that the current truce is on the brink of collapse. Trump rejected Iran’s counteroffer as unacceptable, asserting that the US would achieve complete victory. Meanwhile, the Pentagon reported that war costs have surged to nearly $29 billion. Despite the fragile ceasefire holding for over a month, both sides have engaged in hostile rhetoric, with Iran conducting military drills and the US imposing new sanctions. The uncertainty has severely impacted Iranian civilians, who describe living day-to-day amidst economic instability and fear of renewed all-out war, while global oil prices spike in response to the deteriorating diplomatic atmosphere.