Iran has strongly dismissed a recent Axios report suggesting that Washington and Tehran are close to a framework agreement aimed at ending the ongoing conflict.
Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, rejected the claims, stating that the report represents “a wishlist of the Americans rather than a reality.”
His remarks came in response to media reporting that the United States and Iran were nearing a one-page memorandum that could potentially lay the groundwork for ending hostilities and reopening diplomatic negotiations. According to those reports, discussions have included sensitive issues such as sanctions relief, nuclear restrictions, and maritime access through strategic waterways like the Strait of Hormuz.
However, Iranian officials have repeatedly signaled skepticism toward such proposals, insisting that Western media narratives often exaggerate or distort the actual state of negotiations. Rezaei emphasized that Iran’s positions remain firm and that any agreement must reflect Tehran’s conditions rather than external pressure.
The statement reflects ongoing mistrust between both sides, even as diplomatic channels continue to function through indirect talks and regional mediators. While reports suggest cautious momentum toward de-escalation, Iran’s leadership continues to publicly question the credibility and intent behind such leaks.
