President Trump said he could order new military strikes against Iran if it “misbehaves,” while also reviewing an updated Iranian proposal for a framework deal, according to remarks and posts cited on Saturday. [1]
Iran submitted a 14-point proposal to the U.S. on Thursday that set a one-month deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the U.S. naval blockade and end the wars in Iran and Lebanon, the facts show. [1] Only after that agreement would a second month of talks begin on the nuclear program. [1]
Trump said on Truth Social that Iran “has not yet paid a big enough price” for its actions over the last 47 years and that he “can’t imagine” the deal would be acceptable. [1] He also said, “If they misbehave, if they do something bad — but right now, we’ll see. It’s a possibility that could happen, certainly.” [1]
CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper briefed Trump on new plans for military strikes against Iran on Thursday and later traveled to the region, according to the facts provided. [1] Trump said, “I’m looking at it. I’ll let you know about it later... They told me about the concept of the deal. They’re going to give me the exact wording now.” [1]
Trump had expressed dissatisfaction with the Iranian proposal but was still reviewing it as of Saturday. [1] The next concrete step in the process is the delivery of the exact wording of the proposal for Trump’s review. [1]