Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) intelligence branch has warned the United States that it faces only two options in the current situation: entering a major military conflict or reaching an uncomfortable compromise. According to BBC Persian, the IRGC’s recent statement said Washington’s time for decision-making is running out, directly addressing Donald Trump to choose between a tough military move or an undesirable deal.

Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, said he would review Iran’s peace proposal but initially found it unsatisfactory. Meanwhile, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported that Tehran responded to a nine-point US proposal with a 14-point counterproposal. Semi-official Tasnim News Agency added that while the US suggested a two-month ceasefire, Iran emphasized that if no resolution is reached within 30 days, ending the conflict entirely would be preferable to a prolonged truce.

Overall, the exchange of conditions and counterconditions has further complicated efforts to ease tensions between the two countries.