US President Donald Trump on 3 May said he is actively reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the ongoing conflict, while signalling openness to further military and strategic moves — including the elimination of Tehran's remaining missile capability and a significant reduction of American troop levels in Europe. Trump made the remarks briefly to reporters on the tarmac before departing from Palm Beach.

Trump on the Iran Proposal

Trump confirmed he is examining a reported 14-point proposal from Tehran. "We're doing very well with regard to Iran. They want to make a deal," he told reporters. When pressed for details, he added, "I'm looking at it… I'll let you know about it later."

The US President described Iran as significantly weakened, saying, "They wanna make a deal, they're decimated. They're having a hard time figuring out who their leader is." The remarks reflect Washington's assessment that sustained pressure — including what Trump called a "very friendly blockade" — has left Tehran in a strategically diminished position.

Missile Capability and Military Posture

Asked about Iran's remaining missile capability, which Trump estimated at roughly 15 per cent of its earlier strength, he expressed a clear preference for its removal. "Well, I'd like to eliminate it. Yeah. I'd like to. It'd be a start for them to build up again, and yeah, I would like to eliminate it," he said.

Trump declined to specify conditions for further US military action but did not rule it out. "If they misbehave, if they do something bad… it's a possibility that could happen. Certainly," he said. He also defended the ongoing US enforcement measures in the region as stable and unchallenged. "Nobody's even challenging it. Nobody at all is challenging it," he added.

Troop Reductions in Germany

In a separate but significant development, Trump announced that the United States will reduce its troop presence in Germany beyond previously announced levels. "We're gonna cut way down and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000," he said, without providing a specific revised figure. The statement signals a broader recalibration of US military commitments in Europe, coming at a time of heightened NATO scrutiny over burden-sharing.

Economic Dimensions: Energy and Oil

On the economic front, Trump left open the possibility of American energy companies operating in Iran should a deal materialise. "Could be. It could be," he said. He separately pointed to robust US oil export activity, noting "literally hundreds of ships are in line" heading to Texas and Louisiana, citing strong demand as a marker of US energy leverage.

Trump on Congressional Oversight

Trump also pushed back against congressional scrutiny of his administration's military actions, arguing it undermines his negotiating position. He said such moves are "hurting our negotiating ability, which is infinite right now" — a characterisation that critics argue overstates executive flexibility under the War Powers Act. This comes amid ongoing debate in Washington over the limits of presidential authority in conducting undeclared military operations. How the Iran talks develop — and whether the 14-point proposal leads to a formal framework — will be closely watched in the weeks ahead.