UN ambassador Mike Waltz said the Trump administration rejected Iran's proposal to end the war because Iranian negotiators were seeking sanctions relief up front and not negotiating in good faith.
Key facts
- UN ambassador Mike Waltz said Iran was not negotiating 'in good faith' to end the war.
- Waltz said the US rejected Iran's proposal because negotiators 'were asking for everything up front'.
- Iran sought relief from 'billions and billions of sanctions', according to Waltz.
- The comments echoed remarks by President Donald Trump on Saturday.
- An economic blockade aims to pressure Iran to stop attacks on vessels in the strait of Hormuz.
The Trump administration’s ambassador to the United Nations said the United States rejected Iran’s proposal to end the ongoing war because Iranian negotiators ‘were asking for everything up front’, according to the Guardian.
Speaking to CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday, UN ambassador Mike Waltz said Iran had not been negotiating ‘in good faith’ to bring the conflict to a close. His comments echoed remarks made by President Donald Trump on Saturday.
Waltz said Iran had asked for relief ‘from billions and billions of sanctions that are going into place’ as part of an economic blockade on the country, the Guardian reported.
According to Waltz, the blockade is aimed at putting pressure on Iran to stop its attacks on vessels in the strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The remarks signal that the Trump administration is maintaining economic pressure on Tehran while rejecting terms it views as front-loaded in Iran’s favor. Further details of Iran’s specific proposal were not provided in the reporting.
Why it matters
The strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important shipping routes, and disruptions there can affect global energy supplies and prices. The public rejection of Iran's proposal signals that a negotiated end to the war remains distant, keeping tensions and economic pressure high.
Frequently asked questions
Why did the US reject Iran's proposal to end the war?
According to Waltz, the US rejected the proposal because Iranian negotiators 'were asking for everything up front', including relief from billions of dollars in sanctions.
What is the economic blockade meant to achieve?
Waltz said the blockade is aimed at pressuring Iran to stop its attacks on vessels in the strait of Hormuz.
Who made these comments?
UN ambassador Mike Waltz made the remarks on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, echoing comments by President Donald Trump on Saturday.