Iran has confirmed that diplomatic talks with the United States are still ongoing through Pakistani mediation, with both sides exchanging proposals as part of efforts to ease escalating regional tensions.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday that communication between Tehran and Washington remains active, according to statements carried by the Mehr News Agency.
“They raised speculation about enrichment and uranium materials, and we clarified that it has no basis,” Baqaei said, adding that both sides have exchanged formal positions.
He further noted that the United States had submitted proposals, while Iran also presented its own views in response.
Iran submits revised 14-point proposal
According to Iranian sources, Tehran has sent a revised 14-point proposal through Pakistani mediators, who are expected to forward it to the US side.
Washington had previously responded to Iran’s earlier draft, which was also delivered via Pakistan. Iran later revised its proposal, incorporating amendments under the established exchange mechanism between the two sides.
The updated Iranian text reportedly focuses on ending the conflict and introducing “confidence-building measures” expected from the United States.
Iran rejects UN criticism on Strait of Hormuz issue
Baqaei also reacted to a proposed US-Bahraini resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz, saying the UN Security Council “cannot accuse Iran of undermining regional security.”
He claimed that global powers such as China and Russia recognize the United States as the main source of maritime instability and disruptions to free trade.
“If the international community wants to act responsibly, it should condemn the actions of the United States,” he added.
Background of regional tensions
Tensions escalated after US and Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this year, prompting Tehran to respond with attacks targeting Israel and US allies in the Gulf region, along with disruptions around the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
A ceasefire was brokered on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, but subsequent talks in Islamabad failed to produce a lasting agreement. The truce was later extended indefinitely by US President Donald Trump.
