US President Donald Trump slammed media outlets and Democrats on Monday, saying that they would claim a US defeat even if Iran’s leaders sign ‘Documents of Surrender’ and admit their defeat. Trump accused the Democrats and news outlets of having “totally lost their way.” “They have gone absolutely CRAZY!!!” he said.&nbsp;In a post on his Truth social platform, Trump said, “If Iran surrenders, admits their Navy is gone and resting at the bottom of the sea, and their Air Force is no longer with us, and if their entire Military walks out of Tehran, weapons dropped and hands held high, each shouting ‘I surrender, I surrender’ while wildly waving the representative White Flag, and if their entire remaining Leadership signs all necessary ‘Documents of Surrender,’ and admit their defeat to the great power and force of the magnificent U.S.A., The Failing New York Times, The China Street Journal (WSJ!), Corrupt and now Irrelevant CNN, and all other members of the Fake News Media, will headline that Iran had a Masterful and Brilliant Victory over The United States of America, it wasn’t even close.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-fresh-offer-insufficient-for-a-deal-risks-resumption-of-war-senior-us-official-1779121624177">Iran’s fresh offer ‘insufficient’ for a deal, risks resumption of war: Senior US official</a>&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trump, however, did not drop any hint of his administration’s view of the latest terms handed over by the Iranian regime through Pakistan as the two sides continue wrangling over a framework for a potential peace deal.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-deploys-8-000-troops-fighter-jets-and-air-defense-system-to-saudi-arabia-under-defence-pact-while-playing-mediator-1779114709036">Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defense system to Saudi Arabia under defence pact, also plays mediator</a>&nbsp;Trump has repeatedly threatened to resume attacks on Iran, most recently on Sunday when he warned the regime that the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal. He has set several deadlines for Iran to accept a peace deal before but backed down, extending the ceasefire and saying he wants to leave room for diplomacy.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistani-lashkar-terrorist-infiltrates-to-set-up-sleeper-cells-gets-hair-transplant-done-in-srinagar-1779029058588">Pakistani Lashkar terrorist infiltrates to set up sleeper cells, gets hair transplant done in Srinagar</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, a senior US official told Axios on Monday that Iran’s fresh proposal for a deal to end the war is not a meaningful improvement and is insufficient for a deal. The US will have to continue the negotiations “through bombs” if Iran won’t shift its position, the US official was quoted as saying in the Axios report.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to resume attacks on Iran, most recently on Sunday when he warned the regime that the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal. He has set several deadlines for Iran to accept a peace deal but extended the ceasefire.

US President Donald Trump slammed media outlets and Democrats on Monday, saying that they would claim a US defeat even if Iran’s leaders sign ‘Documents of Surrender’ and admit their defeat. Trump accused the Democrats and news outlets of having “totally lost their way.” “They have gone absolutely CRAZY!!!” he said. In a post on his Truth social platform, Trump said, “If Iran surrenders, admits their Navy is gone and resting at the bottom of the sea, and their Air Force is no longer with us, and if their entire Military walks out of Tehran, weapons dropped and hands held high, each shouting ‘I surrender, I surrender’ while wildly waving the representative White Flag, and if their entire remaining Leadership signs all necessary ‘Documents of Surrender,’ and admit their defeat to the great power and force of the magnificent U.S.A., The Failing New York Times, The China Street Journal (WSJ!), Corrupt and now Irrelevant CNN, and all other members of the Fake News Media, will headline that Iran had a Masterful and Brilliant Victory over The United States of America, it wasn’t even close.” Also Read: Iran’s fresh offer ‘insufficient’ for a deal, risks resumption of war: Senior US official

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to resume attacks on Iran, most recently on Sunday when he warned the regime that the “clock is ticking” for a peace deal. He has set several deadlines for Iran to accept a peace deal but extended the ceasefire.

Trump says media and Democrats would spin even Iranian surrender as US defeat

Iran’s fresh proposal for a deal to end the war is not a meaningful improvement and is insufficient for a deal, reported Axios on Monday, citing a senior US official briefed on the issue. The US will have to continue the negotiations “through bombs” if Iran won’t shift its position, the US official was quoted as saying in the report.&nbsp;Tehran’s fresh proposal includes more words on Iran’s commitment not to pursue a nuclear weapon, but no detailed commitments about suspending uranium enrichment or handing over its existing stockpile of highly enriched uranium, the Axios report cited the official as saying.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-deploys-8-000-troops-fighter-jets-and-air-defense-system-to-saudi-arabia-under-defence-pact-while-playing-mediator-1779114709036">Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defense system to Saudi Arabia under defence pact, also plays mediator</a><h2>‘No sanctions relief will happen for free’</h2>&nbsp;Reacting to Iranian state media’s claims that the US had agreed to waive Iran’s oil sanctions during negotiations, the US official said no sanctions relief will happen “for free” without any reciprocal action by Iran.&nbsp;Iran reportedly sent a fresh, updated proposal through Pakistan, but the White House did not find any meaningful improvement and said it is insufficient for a deal.&nbsp;US officials say President Trump wants a deal to end the war but is considering resuming it due to Iran’s rejection of many of his demands and refusal to make meaningful concessions on its nuclear programme.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-s-ties-with-norway-trusted-futuristic-and-long-term-says-pm-modi-conferred-nation-s-highest-honour-1779109524256">India’s ties with Norway ‘trusted, futuristic, and long-term,’ says PM Modi; conferred nation’s highest honour</a><h2>Trump to convene top national security team to discuss military options</h2>&nbsp;Trump is scheduled to convene his top national security team in the Situation Room on Tuesday to discuss military options, two US officials said.Trump told Axios in a phone call on Sunday, before the US had received Iran’s later offer, that “the clock is ticking” and if Iran doesn’t show flexibility, “they are going to get hit much harder.”&nbsp;The senior US official said the Iranian counter-proposal shared on Sunday night via Pakistani mediators, has only token improvements on the last version.“We are really not making a lot of progress. We are at a very serious place today. The pressure is on them to be responsive in the right way,” the US official said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2-us-fighter-jets-collide-mid-air-crash-during-air-show-at-idaho-s-mountain-home-air-force-base-video-1779049925431">2 US fighter jets collide mid-air, crash during air show at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base | Video</a><h2>‘It’s time for the Iranians to throw bit of candy out’</h2>&nbsp;“It’s time for the Iranians to throw bit of candy out. We need some real, sturdy, and granular conversation [regarding the nuclear programme]. If that’s not gonna happen, we will have a conversation through bombs, which will be a shame.”&nbsp;The official said the US and Iran aren’t having direct negotiations on the substance of the agreement, but are engaged in indirect talks to try and develop consensus around what these negotiations will look like.The official further said that the fact that Iran made a new counter-offer, despite making very modest changes, shows that the Iranians are concerned about further US military action.&nbsp;The Iranians claim that it is Trump who is desperate for a deal, and that time is on their side.

Reacting to the claims of the Iranian state media on Monday that the US had agreed to waive Iran’s oil sanctions during negotiations, the US official said no sanctions relief will happen “for free” without any reciprocal action by Tehran.

Iran’s fresh proposal for a deal to end the war is not a meaningful improvement and is insufficient for a deal, reported Axios on Monday, citing a senior US official briefed on the issue. The US will have to continue the negotiations “through bombs” if Iran won’t shift its position, the US official was quoted as saying in the report. Tehran’s fresh proposal includes more words on Iran’s commitment not to pursue a nuclear weapon, but no detailed commitments about suspending uranium enrichment or handing over its existing stockpile of highly enriched uranium, the Axios report cited the official as saying. Also Read: Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defense system to Saudi Arabia under defence pact, also plays mediator ‘No sanctions relief will happen for free’ Reacting to Iranian state media’s claims that the US had agreed to waive Iran’s oil sanctions during negotiations, the US official said no sanctions relief will happen “for free” without any reciprocal action by Iran. Iran reportedly sent a fresh, updated proposal through Pakistan, but the White House did not find any meaningful improvement and said it is insufficient for a deal. US officials say President Trump wants a deal to end the war but is considering resuming it due to Iran’s rejection of many of his demands and refusal to make meaningful concessions on its nuclear programme. Also Read: India’s ties with Norway ‘trusted, futuristic, and long-term,’ says PM Modi; conferred nation’s highest honour Trump to convene top national security team to discuss military options Trump is scheduled to convene his top national security team in the Situation Room on Tuesday to discuss military options, two US officials said. Trump told Axios in a phone call on Sunday, before the US had received Iran’s later offer, that “the clock is ticking” and if Iran doesn’t show flexibility, “they are going to get hit much harder.” The senior US official said the Iranian counter-proposal shared on Sunday night via Pakistani mediators, has only token improvements on the last version. “We are really not making a lot of progress. We are at a very serious place today. The pressure is on them to be responsive in the right way,” the US official said. Also Read: 2 US fighter jets collide mid-air, crash during air show at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base | Video ‘It’s time for the Iranians to throw bit of candy out’ “It’s time for the Iranians to throw bit of candy out. We need some real, sturdy, and granular conversation [regarding the nuclear programme]. If that’s not gonna happen, we will have a conversation through bombs, which will be a shame.” The official said the US and Iran aren’t having direct negotiations on the substance of the agreement, but are engaged in indirect talks to try and develop consensus around what these negotiations will look like. The official further said that the fact that Iran made a new counter-offer, despite making very modest changes, shows that the Iranians are concerned about further US military action. The Iranians claim that it is Trump who is desperate for a deal, and that time is on their side.

Reacting to the claims of the Iranian state media on Monday that the US had agreed to waive Iran’s oil sanctions during negotiations, the US official said no sanctions relief will happen “for free” without any reciprocal action by Tehran.

Iran’s fresh offer ‘insufficient’ for a deal, risks resumption of war: Senior US official

Pakistan has deployed as many as 8,000 troops, a full squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia following the mutual defence pact signed in September 2025, ramping up military cooperation with Riyadh even as it plays the main mediator in the Iran war.&nbsp;The deployment was confirmed by three Pakistani security officials and two government sources, all of whom described it as a substantial, combat-capable force intended to support Saudi Arabia’s military if the kingdom comes under further attack, reported Reuters.&nbsp;However, Pakistan’s military and foreign office and Saudi Arabia's government media office did not respond to requests for comment on the deployment.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-s-ties-with-norway-trusted-futuristic-and-long-term-says-pm-modi-conferred-nation-s-highest-honour-1779109524256">India’s ties with Norway ‘trusted, futuristic, and long-term,’ says PM Modi; conferred nation’s highest honour</a>&nbsp;The full terms of the defence agreement, signed on 17 September last year, are confidential, but both sides have said it requires Pakistan and Saudi Arabia ⁠to come to each other’s defence in the event of an attack on either.&nbsp;Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had previously implied that it places Saudi Arabia under Pakistan’s nuclear umbrella.&nbsp;According to the sources, Pakistan sent a full squadron of around 16 aircraft, mostly JF-17 fighters made jointly with China, to Saudi Arabia in early April. Two security officials said Pakistan had also sent two squadrons of drones.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2-us-fighter-jets-collide-mid-air-crash-during-air-show-at-idaho-s-mountain-home-air-force-base-video-1779049925431">2 US fighter jets collide mid-air, crash during air show at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base | Video</a>&nbsp;All five sources said the deployment includes around 8,000 troops, with a pledge to send more if needed, as well as a Chinese HQ-9 air defence system. The equipment is operated by Pakistani personnel and financed by Saudi Arabia, they said.&nbsp;Two security officials said the military and air force personnel deployed during the Iran conflict will primarily have an advisory and training role. Both officials had seen exchanges between the two countries and documents on the military assets’ deployment.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-silence-of-virgin-girl-counts-as-consent-taliban-formally-recognises-child-marriage-1779047427905">‘Silence of virgin girl counts as consent’: Taliban formally recognises child marriage</a>&nbsp;The new deployment is in addition to the thousands of Pakistani troops ⁠with a combat role that were already stationed in the kingdom under previous agreements, the security officials said.&nbsp;One of the government sources, who was privy to the text of the confidential defence pact, said it provides for the possibility of up to 80,000 Pakistani troops being deployed to Saudi Arabia, to help secure its borders alongside Saudi forces.&nbsp;Two officials said the agreement also involved the deployment of Pakistani warships, but Reuters reported that it could not determine whether any had reached Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-clock-is-ticking-for-iran-there-won-t-be-anything-left-of-them-says-trump-in-new-warning-1779038047114">‘Clock is ticking for Iran, there won’t be anything left of them,’ says Trump in new warning</a>&nbsp;It was previously reported that Pakistan had sent jets to Saudi Arabia after Iranian strikes hit key energy infrastructure and killed a Saudi national, raising concerns that the kingdom might retaliate and ⁠widen the conflict.&nbsp;Later on, Pakistan took up the role of the war’s principal mediator to broker a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran. Islamabad hosted the only round of the direct US-Iranian peace talks so far, while the planned second round was called off.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-and-israel-trying-to-pit-muslim-nations-against-one-another-says-president-masoud-pezeshkian-1779035524085">US and Israel trying to pit Muslim nations against one another, says President Masoud Pezeshkian</a>&nbsp;Saudi Arabia has reportedly launched numerous unpublicised strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out inside the kingdom.Pakistan provides military support to Saudi Arabia, which has consistently stepped in to support Islamabad financially during periods of economic stress.

Islamabad sent a full squadron of around 16 aircraft, mostly JF-17 fighters made jointly with China, to Saudi Arabia in early April, besides 8000 troops and an air defence system. Two security officials said Pakistan had also sent two squadrons of drones.

Pakistan has deployed as many as 8,000 troops, a full squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia following the mutual defence pact signed in September 2025, ramping up military cooperation with Riyadh even as it plays the main mediator in the Iran war. The deployment was confirmed by three Pakistani security officials and two government sources, all of whom described it as a substantial, combat-capable force intended to support Saudi Arabia’s military if the kingdom comes under further attack, reported Reuters. However, Pakistan’s military and foreign office and Saudi Arabia's government media office did not respond to requests for comment on the deployment. Also Read: India’s ties with Norway ‘trusted, futuristic, and long-term,’ says PM Modi; conferred nation’s highest honour The full terms of the defence agreement, signed on 17 September last year, are confidential, but both sides have said it requires Pakistan and Saudi Arabia ⁠to come to each other’s defence in the event of an attack on either. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had previously implied that it places Saudi Arabia under Pakistan’s nuclear umbrella. According to the sources, Pakistan sent a full squadron of around 16 aircraft, mostly JF-17 fighters made jointly with China, to Saudi Arabia in early April. Two security officials said Pakistan had also sent two squadrons of drones. Also Read: 2 US fighter jets collide mid-air, crash during air show at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base | Video All five sources said the deployment includes around 8,000 troops, with a pledge to send more if needed, as well as a Chinese HQ-9 air defence system. The equipment is operated by Pakistani personnel and financed by Saudi Arabia, they said. Two security officials said the military and air force personnel deployed during the Iran conflict will primarily have an advisory and training role. Both officials had seen exchanges between the two countries and documents on the military assets’ deployment. Also Read: ‘Silence of virgin girl counts as consent’: Taliban formally recognises child marriage The new deployment is in addition to the thousands of Pakistani troops ⁠with a combat role that were already stationed in the kingdom under previous agreements, the security officials said. One of the government sources, who was privy to the text of the confidential defence pact, said it provides for the possibility of up to 80,000 Pakistani troops being deployed to Saudi Arabia, to help secure its borders alongside Saudi forces. Two officials said the agreement also involved the deployment of Pakistani warships, but Reuters reported that it could not determine whether any had reached Saudi Arabia. Also Read: ‘Clock is ticking for Iran, there won’t be anything left of them,’ says Trump in new warning It was previously reported that Pakistan had sent jets to Saudi Arabia after Iranian strikes hit key energy infrastructure and killed a Saudi national, raising concerns that the kingdom might retaliate and ⁠widen the conflict. Later on, Pakistan took up the role of the war’s principal mediator to broker a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran. Islamabad hosted the only round of the direct US-Iranian peace talks so far, while the planned second round was called off. Also Read: US and Israel trying to pit Muslim nations against one another, says President Masoud Pezeshkian Saudi Arabia has reportedly launched numerous unpublicised strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out inside the kingdom. Pakistan provides military support to Saudi Arabia, which has consistently stepped in to support Islamabad financially during periods of economic stress.

Islamabad sent a full squadron of around 16 aircraft, mostly JF-17 fighters made jointly with China, to Saudi Arabia in early April, besides 8000 troops and an air defence system. Two security officials said Pakistan had also sent two squadrons of drones.

Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defense system to Saudi Arabia under defence pact, also plays mediator

Pakistan, the mediator in the US-Iran conflict, has shared the revised peace proposal with America. Another attempt at ending the war in West Asia, which has had global repercussions, with the energy crisis and soaring fuel prices. New agency Reuters quoted a Pakistani source warning that the sides "don't have much time" ‌to narrow their differences. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that Tehran's views had been "conveyed to the American side through Pakistan," but gave no further details.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-warns-iran-of-a-multi-front-attack-1779107467492/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-warns-iran-of-a-multi-front-attack-1779107467492/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Washington and Tehran have exchanged several proposals over recent weeks amid a ceasefire that mostly halted six weeks of fighting, but the Pakistan-mediated talks have stalled. US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire is "on life support."&nbsp;The two sides remain far apart on core demands. Washington has urged Tehran to dismantle its nuclear program and lift an effective blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply. Iran, meanwhile, has demanded compensation for war damage, an end to a US blockade of Iranian ports, and a halt to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is battling Hezbollah.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-responds-to-a-new-us-proposal-to-end-war-will-there-be-a-breakthrough-1779093137279">'Via Pakistani mediator': Iran responds to new US proposal to end war - Will there be a breakthrough?</a>&nbsp;Iranian news agency Fars reported that Washington had presented a five-point list, which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation and transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the US. The US also refused to release even a fraction of Iran's frozen assets or pay any reparations for war damage.&nbsp;Trump has ramped up pressure on Tehran. He posted on Truth Social over the weekend that "the clock is ticking" for Iran, adding that "they better get moving, FAST." He is expected to meet top national security advisers on Tuesday to discuss options for resuming military action, according to news outlet Axios. Pakistani officials have stressed that the stakes are extremely high, noting that the extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is having a critical impact on the world economy.

Inside Iran's new war-ending proposal sent to the US via Pakistan. Tehran seeks an end to the naval blockade and oil sales resumption as the truce falters.

Pakistan, the mediator in the US-Iran conflict, has shared the revised peace proposal with America. Another attempt at ending the war in West Asia, which has had global repercussions, with the energy crisis and soaring fuel prices. New agency Reuters quoted a Pakistani source warning that the sides "don't have much time" ‌to narrow their differences. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that Tehran's views had been "conveyed to the American side through Pakistan," but gave no further details. https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-warns-iran-of-a-multi-front-attack-1779107467492/embed Washington and Tehran have exchanged several proposals over recent weeks amid a ceasefire that mostly halted six weeks of fighting, but the Pakistan-mediated talks have stalled. US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire is "on life support." The two sides remain far apart on core demands. Washington has urged Tehran to dismantle its nuclear program and lift an effective blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply. Iran, meanwhile, has demanded compensation for war damage, an end to a US blockade of Iranian ports, and a halt to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel is battling Hezbollah. Also read: 'Via Pakistani mediator': Iran responds to new US proposal to end war - Will there be a breakthrough? Iranian news agency Fars reported that Washington had presented a five-point list, which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation and transfer its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to the US. The US also refused to release even a fraction of Iran's frozen assets or pay any reparations for war damage. Trump has ramped up pressure on Tehran. He posted on Truth Social over the weekend that "the clock is ticking" for Iran, adding that "they better get moving, FAST." He is expected to meet top national security advisers on Tuesday to discuss options for resuming military action, according to news outlet Axios. Pakistani officials have stressed that the stakes are extremely high, noting that the extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is having a critical impact on the world economy.

Inside Iran's new war-ending proposal sent to the US via Pakistan. Tehran seeks an end to the naval blockade and oil sales resumption as the truce falters.

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