US proposal to end war is 'one-sided', door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says - Reuters

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March 26, 2026
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Iranian official rejects U.S. war-ending proposal as one-sided but signals diplomatic door remains open.

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An Iranian official has rejected a US proposal aimed at ending a conflict, calling it "one-sided" while signaling that diplomatic channels remain available. The statement suggests Tehran views the American plan as failing to address Iranian concerns or interests adequately. Iran's willingness to keep diplomatic doors open indicates both sides retain some appetite for negotiation despite the fundamental disagreement over the proposal's terms. The rejection underscores the significant gap between US and Iranian positions on resolving the underlying dispute. Further talks would likely require the Trump administration to revise its approach or Iran to clarify what modifications would make negotiations viable.

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