Trump rejects Iran's counter-proposal in nuclear negotiations: 'it's just not acceptable'

President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran and the ongoing negotiations.

In speaking to reporters after the call he said he reiterated to Netanyahu Washington's push to make a deal to avoid direct conflict. 

"We're trying to make a deal so that there's no destruction and death. And we've told them that, and I've told them that, and I hope that's the way it works out," Trump said. "But it might not work out that way. 

"We'll soon find out," he added. 

Trump claimed that Iran had already returned a counter-proposal to the U.S. following its rejection of a proposal given to them last week, though the president said "it's just not acceptable" and that more negotiations are needed, particularly regarding enrichment-related demands. 

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