Iran dismisses claims of nuclear concessions in new regional peace plan

WEB DESK: Tehran has categorically denied reports suggesting its latest diplomatic initiative includes a 15-year freeze on uranium enrichment, insisting the proposal is “exclusively focused” on de-escalating conflicts in Lebanon and the wider region.

In a briefing on Monday, Ismail Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), addressed recent speculation regarding a 14-point peace plan submitted by the Islamic Republic.

Recent reports by Al Jazeera and other Arab outlets had suggested that Tehran might be willing to trade nuclear concessions specifically a long-term suspension of enrichment for regional stability.

However, Baqaei dismissed these claims as media fabrications, clarifying that nuclear negotiations are not currently on the table.

Focusing on regional de-escalation

The spokesperson emphasised that the current diplomatic push is strictly aimed at ending hostilities involving the “Zionist regime” and ensuring a ceasefire in Lebanon.

According to Baqaei, the details being circulated regarding nuclear limitations are remnants of past negotiation rounds and have no place in the present 14-point document.

“At this stage, we do not have nuclear negotiations,” he stated, adding that the proposal aims to address the immediate humanitarian and military crises in the Middle East rather than long-standing atomic disputes.

Furthermore, Mr Baqaei rejected reports that Iran had committed to joint mine-clearance operations with the United States.

He described such claims as “imaginary,” stressing that Iran does not seek external security guarantees from Western powers. Instead, he noted that Tehran relies on its own “power and levers” to ensure the validity of any agreement.

Reviewing the American Response

While the contents of the plan remain focused on regional warfare, the diplomatic process appears to be moving through formal channels.

Baqaei confirmed that the United States has issued a formal response to Iran’s proposal, which was delivered via Pakistani mediators. This response is currently under review by Iranian officials in Tehran.

“The American side has responded to our plan and conveyed its response to the Pakistani mediator,” the spokesperson confirmed.

He noted that once the review process is concluded, Iran will present its follow-up position. Despite the rejection of the nuclear rumours, the exchange suggests a rare, structured line of communication between Tehran and Washington as both sides attempt to navigate the escalating regional instability.