Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that there are currently no negotiations with the United States and that Tehran has not responded to a reported 15-point U.S. proposal to end the ongoing conflict.
Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera, Araghchi said, “We receive messages from the American side, some directly and some through regional partners, and respond when necessary. However, there are no grounds for formal negotiations.” He confirmed limited exchanges with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff.
The conflict began on February 28 after strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader, sparking a regional war involving the U.S. and Israel. Recent diplomatic efforts by Turkiye, Egypt, and Pakistan aim to halt the fighting. Reports that Iran offered a five-point counterproposal, or responded to the U.S. plan, were “media guesses,” Araghchi said.
He emphasized that Iran has “zero” trust in the United States, rejecting a ceasefire and calling instead for a complete end to hostilities and reparations. The war has disrupted roughly 20 percent of global oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi warned the U.S. of heavy losses if it attempts a ground attack with the USS Tripoli and its 3,500 troops.
