Iran rejects U.S. proposal to end war as Trump claims Iranian leaders want to make deal

Iran has rejected a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war, according to reports, even as President Trump claimed Wednesday that Iranian leaders are eager to negotiate a deal. The rejection comes amid ongoing military strikes, indicating a disconnect between Trump's public statements about Tehran's willingness to negotiate and Iran's actual diplomatic response. Trump has repeatedly asserted that Iran's leadership wants to reach an agreement, framing potential negotiations as imminent, but Iran's formal rejection suggests significant obstacles remain to any breakthrough. The divergence between Trump's optimistic rhetoric and Iran's stated position underscores the distance between the two sides on terms for resolving the conflict. The next moves by both the White House and Iran will likely determine whether diplomatic channels remain viable or whether military tensions continue to escalate.