Overview
- Iran’s foreign minister said in a televised interview that there are no negotiations with the United States.
- He said Tehran only trades messages, some through regional go-betweens and some directly with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
- He rejected reports of an Iranian counterproposal to a U.S. 15-point plan, saying Tehran has offered no reply.
- He said Iran has zero trust in Washington, will not accept a ceasefire, and wants a full end to the war with reparations for damage in Iran.
- The comments come as U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have drawn rocket and drone attacks from Tehran and Huthi attacks on Israel, pointing to a widening regional fight.