U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz says President Trump rejected an Iranian proposal related to ending the war because Iran asked for broad concessions immediately. Waltz told CNN that Iranian officials were requesting “everything up front,” framing the proposal as linked to relief from U.S. sanctions.
According to Waltz, Iran sought prompt help from “billions and billions” of sanctions that are being imposed, which he described as part of Operation Economic Fury and an economic blockade aimed at pressuring Iran to change its behavior. The outlets report that Waltz also casts doubt on Iran’s negotiation approach, saying the talks were not conducted “in good faith.” Both accounts tie the rejection to the structure of Iran’s demands rather than rejecting ceasefire language outright.
The main difference in emphasis is framing: The Hill focuses on the specific “everything up front” demand and the timing of sanctions relief, while The Guardian highlights Waltz’s assertion that Iran is not negotiating in good faith to end the war.
