Iran: No negotiation. No Trust. The "whatever it's called" 15 points US had conveyed "excessive, unrealistic, illogical".

​ 1. Iran's Rejection of the U.S. Truce Plan Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, formally rejects a 15-point truce proposal from the U.S. Key Point: He describes the U.S. demands as "excessive, unrealistic, and unreasonable". Regional Context: While Iran is not participating in certain frameworks established by neighboring countries like Pakistan, Baghaei notes that any regional efforts toward peace and security are welcomed. 2. Iran's FM on Trust and Strategic Waterways Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi details the deep lack of trust between Tehran and Washington. Negotiation Status: Araghchi confirms receiving direct messages from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff but insists these are merely exchanges and not active negotiations. Zero Trust: He states that trust is at "zero" due to past U.S. withdrawals from deals and military actions during previous talks. Strait of Hormuz: He clarifies that the strait is considered territorial waters and remains closed to "enemies" at war with Iran, though it remains open for peaceful commerce for other nations. Military Readiness: Araghchi asserts that Iran does not fear a ground invasion, stating their forces are fully prepared to confront any such attack.