Iran Denies New Agreement with the US Amid Ongoing Tensions

Iran has dismissed claims of new written communications with the United States, asserting that recent media reports are misleading. The Iranian Foreign Ministry is still reviewing a US proposal, while tensions remain high following military actions in the region. A potential agreement could involve Iran pausing uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, but discussions are ongoing. GPS disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have also been reported, adding to the complexities of the situation. As negotiations continue, the geopolitical landscape remains fraught with uncertainty.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 7, 2026, 10:41 IST

Iran's Response to US Negotiation Reports

Tehran: Iran has firmly stated that it has not engaged in any new written communications with the United States, countering claims that the two nations are nearing a brief agreement aimed at ceasing hostilities.

The semi-official Fars news agency labeled the recent media narratives as 'fabricated,' asserting that they are intended to sway global markets and lower oil prices rather than accurately depict the current situation.

According to Fars, which cited two anonymous sources, Iran has yet to reply to the latest US message, which was relayed through Pakistan. Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, indicated that Tehran is still evaluating the US proposal and will provide a response once its assessment is complete, as reported by the Iranian Students' News Agency.

Last week, Iran transmitted a 14-point counterproposal to Washington via Pakistan, responding to a nine-point US plan that outlined conditions for resolving the conflict. Tehran later acknowledged receiving a reply from the US, according to reports from a news agency.

Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesperson for the Iranian parliament's national security and foreign policy committee, expressed on X that Axios had published 'a US wish list rather than reality.' He emphasized that Iran would not yield to pressure and cautioned against a 'harsh response' if provoked.

Axios suggested that a potential agreement might involve Iran agreeing to halt uranium enrichment in exchange for relief from US sanctions, with both parties considering easing shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz. The length of any enrichment suspension is still under negotiation, with proposals varying from five to twenty years.

In a separate report, Iran's Tasnim news agency noted ongoing GPS disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz for the third consecutive day, with some marine tracking data indicating vessels appearing to navigate on land.

On February 28, the United States and Israel conducted coordinated strikes on Tehran and other Iranian locations, resulting in the deaths of senior Iranian officials and civilians, including the then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone strikes against US and Israeli interests in the region and increased its control over the Strait of Hormuz.

A ceasefire was established on April 8, but discussions between Iranian and US representatives in Islamabad on April 11-12 concluded without a resolution. Following the breakdown of negotiations, the US implemented a blockade of the strait.