Iran’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed the United States’ 15-point proposal aimed at halting the ongoing conflict, calling it “unrealistic and unreasonable.” The statement directly contradicts President Donald Trump’s claims that Tehran had agreed to most of the demands.
Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that the US list contained excessive demands unacceptable to Iran. He also revealed that Iran has not held direct negotiations with Washington, with all communications coming through intermediaries.
“We have had no direct negotiations with the United States so far,” Baghaei told reporters, stressing Tehran’s firm stance despite claims of diplomatic progress.
Baghaei also addressed recent regional diplomatic efforts, stating that Iran did not participate in meetings organised by Pakistan involving neighbouring countries.
“The meetings that Pakistan holds with neighbouring countries are within a framework they have designed themselves, and we have not participated in this framework,” he said.
Over the weekend, Pakistan had offered to host direct talks between the US and Iran following a four-nation meeting in Islamabad, where regional foreign ministers discussed de-escalation strategies.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that negotiations with Iran are advancing positively and that Tehran has accepted most American demands. Baghaei’s comments challenge these assertions, highlighting a deeper divide between the two countries than publicly acknowledged.
The rising tensions come amid military movements in the region, including the arrival of the USS Tripoli, which brought around 3,500 US service members, raising concerns over potential escalation.
