Iran Blames US For Price Hike, Says Trump Officials Offering Him 'Junk Advice'

The remarks follow the breakdown of a fresh Iranian proposal conveyed via mediators, including Pakistan. Tehran’s plan reportedly focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and delaying negotiations on its nuclear program, a sequencing Washington has rejected. Trump told aides the proposal was not made in “good faith” and failed to address core US demands, particularly on halting nuclear enrichment. His administration has insisted that any meaningful agreement must tackle nuclear issues upfront, a position that continues to widen the gap between the two sides.