Iran Submits Reply to US Peace Proposal

Iran has submitted its response to a U.S. proposal aimed at easing tensions in the region, according to Iranian state media. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported that Tehran had delivered its reply to Washington, citing a source familiar with the matter.

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The report said ongoing contacts between Iran and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump were focused on halting hostilities in the region.

The development comes after Washington presented a short memorandum earlier in the week outlining a potential path toward broader negotiations.

Proposed Framework for Talks

According to a source familiar with the discussions, the U.S. proposal consists of a one-page document intended to establish a framework for future negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.

The outline was reportedly shared with Tehran earlier in the week. Details of the document have not been publicly confirmed by the White House.

Media reports say the proposal includes a temporary halt to Iran’s nuclear enrichment activities. In exchange, the United States would lift sanctions imposed on the country and release billions of dollars in Iranian funds that have been frozen abroad.

The proposed arrangement would also involve removing restrictions on shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments.

The White House has not publicly commented on the reported proposal. Requests for comment were sent by media outlets including The Hill.

Iranian Officials React

Iranian officials have responded cautiously and, at times, critically to reports of the U.S. offer.

Ebrahim Rezaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian parliament on national security matters, dismissed the reported proposal as unrealistic.

Writing on the social media platform X, Rezaei described the plan as a “wish list” from Washington. He warned that the United States would not achieve through conflict what it had failed to obtain in direct negotiations.

“Iran has its finger on the trigger and is ready,” he wrote, adding that Tehran would respond forcefully if the United States or its allies attempted hostile actions.

President Signals Defiance

Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, also signalled a defiant stance in remarks posted on social media after the response was reportedly submitted.

Pezeshkian said that engaging in dialogue with Washington should not be interpreted as a sign of weakness or concession.

“We will never bow our heads before the enemy,” he wrote. “If talk of dialogue or negotiation arises, it does not mean surrender or retreat.”

He added that Iran’s objective in any discussions would be to defend national interests and uphold the rights of the Iranian people.

Uncertain Path Ahead

The reported exchange marks the latest development in a period of heightened tension between Washington and Tehran.

While the U.S. proposal appears to aim at de-escalating hostilities and opening the door to broader negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme, Iranian officials have publicly pushed back against elements of the reported plan.

It remains unclear whether the response submitted by Tehran will lead to further talks or adjustments to the proposed framework.

Neither side has publicly confirmed the details of the memorandum or outlined a timeline for potential negotiations.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 11 May 2026