Iran has made it clear that it will not engage in direct talks with the United States, even as American officials have proposed a plan to end the ongoing conflict. According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the U.S. proposal is being reviewed, but any exchange of messages does not constitute formal negotiations.
State media reports that Iran has laid out a five-point counteroffer, including full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a halt to enemy aggression, guaranteed reparations, and the conclusion of the war across all fronts and resistance groups. Tehran says recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait is essential to ensure compliance with the other commitments.
The conflict started on February 28 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and since then, tensions in the region have grown while global energy supplies and shipping routes have been affected. President Donald Trump has shown a desire to reach an agreement, proposing joint control over the Strait of Hormuz as part of the talks, but Iran’s demands still seem far from any middle ground.
U.S. keeps trying to push for a ceasefire and to start indirect talks, but Iranian leaders say they won’t seriously consider a settlement until they achieve their main objectives in the conflict.
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