14 Points On Iran: Paper, Worthless Slap in the USA's Face

 Nadene Goldfoot                                             

     President Trump must have tired of extending time to Iran to accept his deals.  He didn't like their 14 point list that was offered, thank goodness, that only benefited Iran. 

 Establishment of a new mechanism/protocol regarding the Strait of Hormuz and potentially allowing Iran to collect tolls, alongside lifting the blockade.

Safety Guarantees: Firm, binding guarantees against future military aggression by the U.S..

End Hostilities in Lebanon: Cessation of all hostilities in Lebanon, including Israeli offensive actions.

Reparations and Assets: Payment of financial reparations to Iran and the release of frozen assets.$$$$$

No Nuclear Talks: Iran has stated this plan does not currently involve nuclear negotiations.

Extradition: Reports indicate a demand for the prosecution and extradition of individuals affiliated with media outlets deemed hostile to Iran. You know Iran knows that this 14 point plan is impossible and a slap in  the face to Trump and the USA !!!

 It was on May 3 that the President  told congressional leaders that "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline under a decades-old law meant to limit the use of military force without authorization from Congress, reported CBS. The time ran out.  

This means:  a tenuous ceasefire is in place, but a naval standoff continues with active blockades and renewed attacks, preventing a final peace deal. Iran has formally re-closed the strait to many vessels, with both sides trading accusations of violations.  

Al jazeera mentions that:  Late on Thursday, Tehran sent the proposal to Pakistan, which got the two sides to agree on the ceasefire. According to the Iranian Tasnim news agency, the 14-point plan was formulated in response to a nine-point US plan.

But weeks (3 weeks 4 days) since the ceasefire began on April 8,  Washington and Tehran have been unable to negotiate a peace deal. Tehran wants a permanent end to the war, while Trump has insisted that Iran first end the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil and gas exports pass. The US president has also made the issue of Iran’s nuclear capability a “red line”.   What is Iran's red line?  Nuclear Program: Iran has refused to surrender existing, highly enriched uranium stockpiles.  You can't make a deal with terrorists (Iran)!!  You can't ever trust them.!!!

As of May 3, 2026, President Donald Trump has been reviewing a new 14-point proposal from Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis but had expressed doubt it was acceptable. While stating he prefers not to use military action, Trump has kept the option to resume strikes on Iran open if they "misbehave" and had not lifted pressure.

• Blockade Remains: Trump stated, "They've used the Hormuz Strait as a weapon... Then I closed it on them," highlighting a successful naval blockade that has stopped 48 ships in 20 days.
• Doubt on Negotiations: Despite potential negotiations, Trump expressed skepticism regarding Iran's proposed 30-day end to the war, posting on social media that they have not "paid a big enough price".
• Active Threat: Trump has confirmed that U.S. military strikes against Iranian assets are still a possibility.
• Strait Security: While previously stating the strait was "open" following a ceasefire in April, the current blockade is in response to ongoing tensions and Iranian mining threats. 

As of earlier in the spring of 2026, Trump had pressured allies to take over patrol duties of the waterway and previously threatened that Iran would be "living in hell" if the strait was not opened, before implementing the current blockade. 

PBS reports 2 hours ago that A cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz said it was attacked by multiple small craft, according to the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center on Sunday, marking at least two dozen attacks in and around the strait since the Iran war began. https://to.pbs.org/4urVR9L.

• Trump has threatened to destroy Iranian infrastructure if the Strait does not reopen.
• Iran's Position: Iran has offered a one-month deadline for a deal to open the Strait, which would involve lifting the US naval blockade. However, Iran has also threatened "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if attacks resume.
• Military Action: Following failed negotiations in April, Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to enforce a blockade on ships going to and from Iranian ports.
• Impact: The ongoing crisis has halted around 20% of global oil and gas trade, with war risk insurance increasing significantly. 

Will Attacks Continue?
The potential for resumed attacks is high, despite the ceasefire, for several reasons: 

• Stalemate: Iran has refused to fully reopen the Strait while the U.S. naval blockade remains in place.
• Negotiation Breakdown: Efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement have repeatedly hit an impasse.
• Trump's Demands: Trump has rejected initial proposals from Tehran, stating that any deal must involve significant concessions and has indicated he may not accept the current proposal. He has not so far, I'm happy to report..

Observers and analysts, such as those at the International Crisis Group, argue that a purely military solution to reopen the Strait is unlikely to succeed, favoring a diplomatic arrangement instead.  How, with terrorists who never ever keep their promises???

Resource:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/3/whats-irans-14-point-proposal-to-end-the-war-and-will-trump-accept-it

https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-strait-of-hormuz-israel-lebanon-ceasefire/