US trashes Iran Proposal as Trump weighs Military Strikes on Nuclear Sites

TEHRAN – Tensions between US and Iran are escalating as Washington reportedly prepares military strike options while also keeping diplomacy open. Iran submitted revised proposal to ease crisis, but US officials said it falls short of key demands, especially on nuclear issues. US President Trump is said to be weighing both negotiations and potential military action, with a high-level security meeting expected soon. Meanwhile, several regional countries are quietly trying to mediate, as fears grow that the standoff could spiral into a wider Middle East conflict. Growing fears of a wider Middle East conflict are mounting after reports emerged that the Pentagon has prepared contingency strike plans targeting Iranian energy facilities and key infrastructure if President Donald Trump authorizes a new military campaign against Tehran. Reports in international media said US military planners drafted options for potential attacks that could dramatically expand the current standoff between Washington and Iran. The plans reportedly include strikes on critical Iranian infrastructure, signaling that the White House is preparing for the possibility of a broader confrontation should diplomatic efforts collapse. The developments come amid a sharp escalation in rhetoric from Trump, who warned Iran in a social media post that “the clock is ticking” and urged Tehran to act “FAST” or face severe consequences. On the other hand, Iran reportedly submitted a revised counterproposal to Washington in an effort to ease tensions and revive stalled negotiations. However, senior U.S. officials quickly dismissed the proposal, describing it as largely cosmetic and insufficient to meet Washington’s core demands. While Iranian offer reportedly included stronger language insisting that Tehran is not seeking nuclear weapons, U.S. officials said it still failed to address two key American conditions: ending uranium enrichment activities and relinquishing Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Be