Iran ridicules Trump’s peace plan with cutting five-word put down | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaira ButtWednesday 25 March 2026 21:01 GMTLeavitt says WH 'never confirmed' the 15-point peace plan Trump revealedPresident Donald Trump's 15-point peace proposal for Iran, which included demands to dismantle nuclear capabilities and abandon regional proxies, has been ridiculed by Tehran.Iran described the proposal as "excessive" and a "strategic failure", with a high-ranking official calling it "extremely maximalist and unreasonable" – adding: “It’s not even beautiful on paper.”In response, Iran issued five key demands for a ceasefire, including a complete stop to aggression, payment of damages, and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.Following Iran's rejection of the peace plan, the Pentagon confirmed the deployment of US ground troops, including elements of the 82nd Airborne Division, to the Middle East.Pakistan is reportedly conveying Iran's response to Washington, while European countries have adopted a more passive role, welcoming any productive talks.In fullIran pushes back on Trump’s peace plan: ‘It’s not even beautiful on paper’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in