Iran has reviewed a US proposal to end the war and considers its conditions excessive, Iran's Press TV cited an official as saying on Wednesday, saying Tehran will end the war only at a time of its own choosing and if its conditions are met.
An Iranian official confirmed to Reuters that the response to the US proposal was not positive and that Tehran was still reviewing it. The official also said that Tehran's initial response has been delivered to Pakistan for conveyance to Washington.
Axios reported that, according to a US official, the Trump administration had not yet received any official messages from Iran rejecting the offer.
Speaking to Al Jazeera, a high-ranking Iranian diplomatic source described the plan as “extremely maximalist and unreasonable.”
“It is not beautiful even on paper,” the source said, adding that what has been portrayed in the media does not actively reflect what is written in the proposal.
US sends Iran 15-point proposal for ending war in Middle East
Amid these developments, the United States submitted a 15-point plan to Iran aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to a New York Times report citing two officials briefed on the matter on Tuesday.
The plan, which was delivered to Iran via Pakistan, reportedly addresses Iran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs, as well as issues regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
According to N12 News, citing three sources familiar with the details of the potential plan, the US is considering declaring a month-long ceasefire during which negotiations on the agreement would take place.
The 15-point plan reportedly contains terms including the dismantling of all existing Iranian nuclear capabilities, a commitment that Iran will discontinue efforts to obtain nuclear weapons, and a requirement that any already enriched uranium be moved out of Iran.
Egypt calls on countries to continue negotiations, aim for diplomatic solution
Egypt's Foreign Ministry called on countries to continue pushing for a diplomatic, negotiated solution to the conflict, while also telling reporters it couldn't elaborate on the American proposal to Iran.
The ministry added that Pakistan and Turkey are working alongside Egypt to solve the current crisis.
Goldie Katz contributed to this report.