Tehran

Iran has hardened its position on ongoing conflict negotiations, rejecting a proposed peace framework from the United States just hours before a scheduled address by US President Donald Trump.

According to a report by Iran International, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei described the reported 15-point proposal as “extremely ambitious and illogical,” indicating Tehran’s reluctance to engage under current terms.

Baghaei said Iran has prepared its response to proposals conveyed through intermediaries and will make its position public at an appropriate time. He also stressed that negotiations cannot proceed under pressure, warning that any threats targeting infrastructure would amount to war crimes.

He added that while Iran remains engaged diplomatically, its immediate priority is defending the country amid ongoing hostilities.

Meanwhile, efforts to broker a ceasefire continue. A separate proposal, reported by Reuters, has been circulated through Pakistan, outlining a two-stage roadmap to de-escalation.

The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire followed by negotiations on a broader agreement within 15 to 20 days. It also envisions reopening the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz and holding final in-person talks in Islamabad. The proposed arrangement has informally been referred to as the “Islamabad Accord.”

Sources indicated that Pakistan is acting as the primary communication channel between Washington and Tehran, though there has been no official response from either side. Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi declined to comment on the developments.

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With a deadline set by Trump approaching, diplomatic efforts appear to be intensifying. However, Iran’s latest remarks suggest little willingness to concede, even as multiple countries attempt to mediate and prevent further escalation in West Asia.