Tehran,(Parliament Times):Iran said on Wednesday that a proposal from the United States, conveyed through Pakistani mediation, is still under review and that Tehran will share its final response once internal consultations are complete.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told ISNA that the offer is being carefully examined and that Iran will communicate its position to Pakistan after finalising its assessment.
The agency also reported that parts of recent coverage by Axios regarding a potential agreement were “media speculation,” adding that Iran’s negotiating team remains primarily focused on achieving a complete end to the war. It further noted that nuclear-related issues are not currently part of the discussions.
Separately, Tasnim News Agency, citing an informed source, said Tehran has not yet formally responded to the US proposal, as some elements are considered unacceptable.
The developments follow a report by Axios claiming that Iran and the US are nearing a preliminary understanding to end the conflict and initiate broader negotiations. According to the report, a proposed memorandum would declare an end to hostilities and begin a 30-day negotiation period addressing key issues such as the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, and Iran’s nuclear programme.
The draft reportedly includes provisions like a temporary halt to uranium enrichment, phased easing of sanctions, and expanded monitoring of Iran’s nuclear activities, though no final agreement has been reached.
Earlier, Baghaei had said that the US message delivered through Pakistan was still under review and criticised Washington for making what he described as “unreasonable demands.” He also dismissed reports about a “14-point initiative” as speculative, stating that no final understanding has been reached on such proposals.
Meanwhile, a Pakistani source familiar with the talks indicated that both sides are close to agreeing on a one-page memorandum to end the conflict. The source described earlier Axios reporting as accurate and suggested that an agreement could be finalised soon.
Pakistan has played a central mediating role, hosting the only round of direct talks between the two sides last month and continuing to facilitate communication.
Optimism surrounding a possible agreement has already impacted global markets, with oil prices falling sharply and financial markets responding positively to expectations of de-escalation.
Reports indicate that the proposed framework could include a 30-day negotiation phase focused initially on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. During this period, restrictions on shipping and blockades may be gradually eased, with further discussions potentially expanding to nuclear and regional security issues if progress is made.
However, Iranian officials maintain that current negotiations are limited in scope, primarily addressing maritime access, and that broader issues such as the nuclear programme, missile policy, and regional alliances are not under discussion at this stage.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced a pause in “Project Freedom,” a naval mission aimed at escorting vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. He cited significant progress toward an agreement with Iran and requests from Pakistan and other countries as reasons for the temporary halt.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, has remained largely blocked during the conflict, disrupting a significant portion of global oil supplies and contributing to market volatility.