Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected the United States’ 15-point proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, calling it “unrealistic and excessive,” contrary to claims by US President Donald Trump that Tehran had accepted most of the terms.
Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Monday that many of the US demands are unacceptable to Iran and emphasized that there have been no direct negotiations between the two countries, Eko Hot Blog reports.
EDITOR’S PICK
- G7 Meets in France Amid Middle East Tensions
- Epe in Focus: Tinubu to Announce Lagos APC Consensus Governorship Candidate Monday
- Bisola Badmus Rallies Support for Biola Bayo Following Heated Baba Ijesha Interview Backlash
According to Baghaei, communications from the US have only been transmitted through intermediaries.
“We have not engaged in any direct talks with the United States so far,” Baghaei told reporters during a press briefing.
He also addressed recent regional diplomatic efforts, noting that Iran chose not to participate in meetings organized by Pakistan involving neighboring countries.
Baghaei explained that the Pakistan-led framework was designed independently by Islamabad, and Iran has deliberately stayed out of it. Pakistan had previously announced its readiness to host direct talks between the US and Iran, following a four-nation meeting in Islamabad to discuss de-escalation measures.
While Trump has publicly stated that negotiations with Iran are moving forward and that Tehran has agreed to most US demands, Baghaei’s remarks reveal a clear divergence between the two nations’ positions.
The comments raise concerns about the potential escalation of the conflict, especially with the recent deployment of the USS Tripoli, which brought approximately 3,500 US service members to the region.
FURTHER READING
