U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 24 at the White House that Iran is 'very desperate' to reach a deal to end the ongoing conflict. He stated that Washington is in contact with 'appropriate people' in Tehran but did not specify who they are. Trump hinted that Iran might offer a major oil and gas proposal and claimed that the U.S. holds the upper hand, asserting that much of Iran’s military capability has been destroyed. However, field reports indicate Iran still controls the Hormuz Strait, raising doubts about his statements.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed Trump’s remarks as 'fake news.' Reports suggest Washington sent Tehran a 15-point proposal through Pakistan, possibly including halting Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Hormuz Strait. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo noted that Trump faces domestic pressure over the costly and unpopular war, with polls showing most Americans oppose attacks on Iran.

Analyst Negar Mortazavi said Iran aims to end the war on its own terms, seeking both security and economic benefits. Meanwhile, Israel’s government confirmed no change in its military plans, and the U.S. is preparing to deploy additional troops to the Middle East.