"Unacceptable": Iran Rejects Key Clauses of New American Peace Draft
Iranian officials have dismissed the latest American diplomatic surge as a media campaign, characterizing several clauses in the 14 point proposal as entirely unacceptable.
The Iranian leadership has reacted with deep skepticism to claims from Washington that a deal to end the war is imminent. While American officials have expressed optimism regarding a 14 point memorandum of understanding, sources linked to the Iranian government have characterized these reports as a calculated media campaign designed to justify what they view as a strategic retreat by the Trump administration.
Sources in Tehran claim that while they are reviewing the latest 14 point proposal, it contains several clauses that are fundamentally unacceptable to the Islamic Republic. An anonymous source quoted by state media suggested that Iran has yet to formally respond to the American text, noting that the document lacks the balance required for a final agreement. This creates a significant gap between the two nations as a 48 hour window for a response closes.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, confirmed that the 14 point outline is still being examined by experts. Once a final position is consolidated, the Iranian stance will be communicated back to the American side via the Pakistani mediator. However, domestic political pressure in Tehran remains high, with many hardliners arguing that the U.S. is making excessive demands that violate national sovereignty.
Critics within the Iranian parliament have been even more vocal, claiming that the reports in Western media reflect an American "wish list" rather than the reality of the negotiations. Ebrahim Rezaei, a spokesperson for the National Security Committee, stated that the U.S. will not be able to achieve through failed warfare what it could not achieve through direct negotiation. He emphasized that the Iranian military remains "with its hand on the trigger" and ready for any development.
The Iranian side also believes that the timing of these leaks is intended to manipulate global energy markets and lower oil prices. State media outlets have argued that the U.S. is attempting to project a sense of progress to calm international fears of a wider war. According to these sources, the American action of closing the Strait of Hormuz was a mistake from the beginning and should never have been executed.
Despite the ongoing messages being exchanged through Islamabad, the divide remains sharp over the issue of nuclear enrichment. While the U.S. seeks a freeze of at least 12 years, Iran has reportedly only offered five years. With the Iranian leadership remaining divided on how to proceed, the prospect of a breakthrough remains uncertain as both sides continue to trade accusations and maintain their military readiness.