The Iranian military has publicly dismissed claims of ongoing US-Iran negotiations, casting significant doubt on a 15-point ceasefire plan proposed by Washington. The rejection comes as escalating military tensions in the Middle East and the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drive severe volatility in global fuel prices.
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for the Khatam Al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, ridiculed the assertion made by United States President Donald Trump that American officials were currently in talks with Tehran. In a recorded broadcast on Iranian state television on Wednesday, Zolfaghari firmly denied any diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
"Have your internal conflicts reached the point where you are negotiating with yourselves?" Zolfaghari stated. He reiterated Tehran's steadfast position, adding that the Iranian leadership would never agree to terms with the current United States administration.
The reported 15-point diplomatic framework was allegedly submitted to Iranian officials through Pakistani intermediaries, who have offered to facilitate renewed talks. The delivery of this peace plan was initially reported by the media, though Iranian military authorities have now entirely rejected its premise.
Despite the diplomatic overtures, military deployments indicate further escalation. The Pentagon is currently deploying two Marine units, adding approximately 5,000 Marines and naval personnel to the region to provide Washington with operational flexibility. Simultaneously, regional hostilities persist, with airstrikes targeting Iranian infrastructure and retaliatory missile strikes hitting Israel. Israeli officials, who have advocated for sustained military action against Iran, were reportedly surprised by the United States ceasefire initiative.
The immediate geopolitical fallout has heavily impacted international energy markets. Tehran’s continued operational control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz—a vital maritime transit route for international oil shipments—has severely disrupted global shipping networks. This prolonged bottleneck has forced international fuel prices to spike, threatening broader macroeconomic stability across energy-dependent nations.
Characterising the American diplomatic efforts as a sign of strategic failure, Zolfaghari concluded, "The one claiming to be a global superpower would have already gotten out of this mess if it could. Don't dress up your defeat as an agreement."
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