Washington, United States. Iran has delivered a document to Pakistani mediators outlining its latest peace proposal to the United States as a 60-day White House deadline expires at the end of the day.
Peace proposal and deadline
Iran provided the document through Pakistani mediators as the White House deadline to seek Congress approval for further military action or to end operations comes due.
Trump comments on negotiations
The US President said only he and a small circle of associates knew what was being discussed, indicating negotiations were continuing despite public understanding that the process had stalled.
Concerns over escalation and war powers
Trump raised concerns of renewed escalation after complaining that Congress was attempting to restrict his war powers as he considers military options should the talks collapse.
Disputes with European allies and troop threats
Washington is at odds with European allies over Iran conflict policy. Trump has threatened to withdraw troops stationed in Germany, Italy and Spain. A German member of parliament told CNN that trust towards the White House was no longer the same.
Iran leadership stance and security tensions
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei maintained that recent national gains were indisputable facts. In Tehran, anti-aircraft systems fired at small attack planes and drones last night.
How do you think the expiring White House deadline will affect the prospects for negotiations?
