Iran has confirmed it is examining a response from the United States to a 14-point proposal aimed at ending escalating conflict in the region, according to officials on Sunday.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the U.S. response was delivered through Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator between the two sides.
Baghaei emphasized that Tehran’s proposal is strictly focused on halting military hostilities involving the U.S. and Israel, and does not include any provisions related to Iran’s nuclear program. He dismissed media reports suggesting otherwise as inaccurate.
According to the spokesperson, the plan outlines an initial ceasefire followed by a 30-day negotiation period to finalize broader terms. He also reiterated that Iran rejects negotiations conducted under pressure or imposed deadlines.
Recent speculation about nuclear concessions or joint maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz was firmly denied, with officials stating such claims are not part of the proposal.
Baghaei noted that Iran is not currently engaged in nuclear negotiations and remains focused on ending ongoing conflicts across the region, particularly in Lebanon.
Tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel escalated earlier this year, with both sides exchanging military actions before a temporary ceasefire—brokered by Pakistan—took effect in April. However, attempts to reach a lasting agreement have so far failed.
Iranian officials have also maintained that future talks depend on the lifting of U.S. restrictions on Iranian ports, while stressing that national strength remains their primary guarantee in any potential agreement.
Further developments are expected as Tehran completes its review of Washington’s response.
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