India, May 2 -- Hours after Iran sent its latest proposal for talks with the United States through mediators in Pakistan, US President Donald Trump avoided answering a reporter's question about whether he was weighing strikes on Tehran.

Trump later said he was "not satisfied" with the proposal, but gave no details about its clear weaknesses. While negotiations are still underway, Trump is also claiming the war has been "terminated" because of the ceasefire. Follow US-Iran live updates here.

While speaking to the media in Washington, a reporter asked Trump, "Are you considering new strikes on Iran?"

The US president stepped back and replied, "Why would I tell you that?" bringing the exchange to an end.

Earlier, while speaking to report...