Trump Says Iran Wants Deal, Tehran Fires Back: No Talks, No Ceasefire Yet

Iran has confirmed it is reviewing a ceasefire proposal from the United States but insists no negotiations are currently taking place, contradicting claims by the U.S. President Donald Trump said that Tehran is seeking a deal.

According to multiple international reports, Washington recently submitted a detailed peace plan; reportedly a 15-point proposal, through intermediaries, aimed at securing a temporary ceasefire and easing tensions in the ongoing conflict.

However, Iranian officials have publicly rejected the idea of direct engagement with the U.S., maintaining that no formal talks have been held and none are planned at this stage.

Despite this, Trump has repeatedly expressed optimism, stating that Iranian leaders are interested in reaching an agreement to end hostilities. He suggested that progress is being made through indirect channels, even as Tehran denies any such communication.

Reports indicate that while Iran is evaluating the proposal, it has also pushed back against key elements of the U.S. plan and may be preparing its own set of conditions for any potential ceasefire.

The conflicting narratives highlight deep mistrust between both sides, with diplomacy complicated by ongoing military actions across the region. Analysts say indirect mediation efforts by countries such as Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt could still pave the way for future talks, although no breakthrough has been confirmed.

The situation remains fluid, with global attention focused on whether backchannel diplomacy can translate into a formal ceasefire agreement.