The United States’ proposal of a peace plan to Iran reflects growing urgency in the White House, according to British geopolitical and military analyst Alexander Mercuris.

In his assessment, Washington is trying to avert a looming crisis, with time running short for President Donald Trump. This pressure, he suggests, explains the increased number of attempts to reach an agreement with Tehran.

Mercuris argues that Iran has little incentive to accept the proposed terms, pointing to what he sees as a strategic advantage currently favoring Tehran, while the U.S. leadership faces setbacks in the confrontation.

Earlier, Bloomberg reported that Washington had submitted a 12-point settlement plan to Iran, including additional commitments from the White House. Iranian authorities, however, rejected the proposal.

Subsequently, Iranian media indicated that Tehran intends to continue its course until its own conditions are met. These include guarantees against a new war, compensation for damages inflicted on Iran, and control over the Hormuz Strait.

On March 23, Donald Trump announced what he described as a ceasefire and ordered a temporary five-day suspension of strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Iranian officials dismissed these claims, characterizing them as psychological pressure and denying that any negotiations with the United States were taking place.