US has rejected Iran's 14-point proposal, Tehran Time reports citing sources; According to information received by the Tehran Times, the US government has responded to Iran's written proposal regarding the end of the war.

The rejection of Iran's 14-point proposal by the US signals ongoing tensions, particularly concerning both the war and nuclear negotiations.

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"The United States has rejected Iran's 14-point proposal

According to information received by the Tehran Times, the U.S. government has responded to Iran's written proposal regarding the end of the war.

By rejecting Tehran's proposals, the U.S. has once again reiterated its coercive stance, particularly regarding the nuclear issue.

It is noteworthy that Iran presented its proposal based on a two-stage negotiation process, where the first stage would lead to the end of the war on all fronts, and if Iran's conditions were met, the second stage of negotiations, concerning the nuclear issue, would commence."

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This decision may lead to further escalation in the region, impacting geopolitical stability and energy markets, especially as the situation remains critical for oil prices like WTI.

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